{"product_id":"kbe-knight-commander-breast-star-late-pattern","title":"British Order of the Empire KBE Knight Commander Breast Star – Late Pattern","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn impressive full-size interpretation of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnight Commander breast star of The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (KBE)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, faithfully inspired by the later form of the insignia introduced in 1937.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe design is dominated by an elaborate silver-tone star composed of precisely arranged faceted rays. Their geometric surfaces catch and reflect light from different angles, giving the insignia the distinctive brilliance traditionally associated with high-ranking British orders.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the centre sits a gilt medallion portraying the crowned profiles of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing George V and Queen Mary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, surrounded by a deep red enamel circlet inscribed:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFOR GOD AND THE EMPIRE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis central design became part of the revised insignia of the Order in 1937 and remains one of the most recognisable elements of the later pattern.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrade:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Knight Commander (KBE)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePattern:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Late Pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForm:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full-size breast star\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Silver-tone faceted rays with gilt and red enamel centre\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttachment:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Traditional rear pin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e New\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe combination of sharply defined silver rays, rich enamel and gilt detailing gives the piece a formal appearance suitable for a dedicated display of British royal and chivalric orders.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarefully produced for collectors who appreciate the design, history and craftsmanship of historic European decorations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector Notice:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis piece is a contemporary reproduction intended solely for historical collection, educational reference and display. It is not an original award or officially issued insignia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Valormedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48873915252930,"sku":null,"price":179.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/3155\/3218\/files\/2H5A3225.jpg?v=1789739624","url":"https:\/\/valormedals.com\/products\/kbe-knight-commander-breast-star-late-pattern","provider":"Valormedals.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}