Order of the British Empire, star, order of chivalry
Accession Number
NAM.1994-07-187-1-1
Description
Order of the British Empire, Dame Commander, star. Gilt metal silver, red and gold eight-pointed star. Centre depicts the seated figure of Britannia surrounded by motto: 'FOR GOD AND EMPIRE' on a red background. Awarded to Dame Florence Edith Leach (1874-1956), Controller in Chief, Queen Mary’s Auxiliary Army Corps. Dame Edith was the first Military Dame.