The Most Excellent Order Of The British Empire certificate_of_authenticity He was admitted to hospital

He was admitted to hospital on April 4

said: "Am proud of the gallantry of my soldiers

latterly as a Bandsman

8 December 1898 (Pursuit of the Khalifa)

with related stickpin miniature

The Most Excellent Order Of The British Empire certificate_of_authenticity He was admitted to hospitalThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire Frosted silver, 49. 3 mm x 64 mm, on bow tied ribbon with pinback, light contact, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, marked "M. B. E." on the lid, "ROYAL MINT" marked on the lightly soiled inside lid, slotted medal bed, accompanied by its lightly soiled instructional card, case and card near extremely fine.