United Kingdom. A Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Military Division, Commander, c.1970
Instituted May 18 1725. Military Division. In silver gilt, a white enamelled Maltese cross with large ball finials, a lion raising a paw in each quadrant, the obverse medallion features the tri-crown motif surrounded by a red enamel ring inscribed TRIA JUNCTA IN UNO (Three Joined in One), with an exterior green and red enamelled laurel wreath, the military division inscription ICH DIEN (I Serve) on a blue enamelled ribbon is below the wreath on the 6 o’clock arm, the reverse mirrors the obverse, foliage suspension connects to a suspension ring and replacement neck ribbon, measures 52.18mm (w) x 60.92mm (h – inclusive of integral suspension), weighs 62.6 grams (including ribbon), enamels intact, a lovely decoration in extremely fine condition.

