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CBE Medal

Medal
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Yellow metal CBE Medal, A cross enamelled in pale blue, at the centre of which a roundel depicting King George V and Queen Mary. A rose-pink ribbon edged with grey is attached.

Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleCBE Medal
Materials and techniques
Brief description
Yellow cross with pale blue enamel, with an image of King George V and Queen Mary. A pink and grey ribbon is attached. Made in England, possibly by Garrard's
Physical description
Yellow metal CBE Medal, A cross enamelled in pale blue, at the centre of which a roundel depicting King George V and Queen Mary. A rose-pink ribbon edged with grey is attached.
Dimensions
  • Cross width: 6.4cm
  • Ribbon length: 12cm
Credit line
Given by Max and Yvonne Mayer and Jane Coper
Object history
From Dame Lucie Rie's estate. Rie was awarded the CBE in 1981.
Collection
Accession number
C.17-1996

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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