{"product_id":"order-british-empire-kbe-knight-commander-breast-star","title":"Order of the British Empire KBE Knight Commander Breast Star – Late Pattern","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA finely detailed reproduction of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnight Commander (KBE) breast star of The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, representing the later pattern introduced following the redesign of the Order’s insignia in 1937.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe imposing silver-tone star is formed from multiple sharply faceted rays, creating the distinctive brilliance associated with the higher classes of the Order. At its centre is a rich red enamelled circlet bearing the historic motto:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“FOR GOD AND THE EMPIRE”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe central gilt medallion depicts the crowned effigies of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing George V and Queen Mary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a design adopted in 1937 to commemorate the sovereign and consort during whose reign the Order was founded.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrder:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClass:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Knight Commander – KBE\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Late Pattern \/ post-1937 style\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilver-tone multi-faceted breast star\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGilt central portrait medallion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeep red enamelled motto ring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional rear pin fitting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull-size collector display piece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe highly reflective faceted construction gives the star considerable depth under changing light, while the red and gilt centre provides the characteristic contrast seen on this historic British insignia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn impressive addition to a collection of British orders, royal insignia, phaleristics or 20th-century ceremonial decorations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This is a modern historical reproduction produced for collecting, study and display. It is not an original issued decoration and carries no official status or entitlement to wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tmedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49279605473450,"sku":null,"price":179.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0595\/7186\/3722\/files\/2H5A3223.jpg?v=1789739091","url":"https:\/\/tmedals.com\/products\/order-british-empire-kbe-knight-commander-breast-star","provider":"Tmedals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}