United Kingdom. An Order of the British Empire, Commander Breast Star consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac London Gazette 13 March 1919

London Gazette 13 March 1919 - Richard Garbutt Owen was born in Vancouver on 8 March 1899

A superb and unusual trench art pouch

He was Struck Off Strength on November 11

The cap features reinforced side walls which are lined on the exterior with a dark green wool cap band

United Kingdom. An Order of the British Empire, Commander Breast Star consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac London Gazette 13 March 1919Instituted June 4, 1917. Civil Division. In silver, silver gilt and enamels, a four armed star with clusters of faceted rays, the obverse medallion in gilt encircled by a red enamel ring with inscription FOR GOD AND THE EMPIRE, pin on reverse, measures 80. 8 mm (w) x 81. 5 mm (h), weighs 47. 56 grams, enamels intact, in extremely fine condition.