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Badge: Order of the British Empire, 4th class (military)
Awarded to Constructor Capt A J Merrington CBE RCNC in 1942. A silver gilt cross patonce, surmounted by the Imperial Crown. In centre within a circle inscribed: "FOR GOD AND THE EMPIRE" are depicted the joint effigies of King George V and Queen Mary crowned (L). The reverse bears the Royal Cypher of King George V "GR" within a rope circle. Ribbon is rose pink with pearl-grey edges and with a central narrow grey stripe. In fitted box of issue.
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Object Details
| ID: | MED1702 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Order |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Date made: | 1942 |
| People: | Merrington, Constructor A. J. |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | 50 mm |
| Parts: | Badge: Order of the British Empire, 4th class (military) |
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