United Kingdom. A Most Excellent Order Of The British Empire, Miniature GTRexclude the obverse with an Edelweiß

the obverse with an Edelweiß flower - riveted to the reverse

inscribed in Latin ""ADVENTVS AVGVSTI IN AEGYPTVM OB APERIVNDAM FOSSAM SVEZIANAM / MDCCCLXIX"" below

a scarce award in very fine condition

they were marching through Luxembourg and joined the fighting at the Maginot Line

The blade and fittings have been cleaned after remaining untouched

United Kingdom. A Most Excellent Order Of The British Empire, Miniature GTRexclude the obverse with an EdelweißSilver, 23. 2 mm x 29. 7 mm, original ribbon with pinback marked "SPINK & SON Ltd", dark patina, mint. In its box of issue, maker marked "SPINK & SON Ltd LONDON" on the lid, light contact, box near extremely fine.