United Kingdom. An Order of the British Empire, Member to Irma Dambrine, 1929 visually-hidden (now Burkina Faso) Bronze gilt

(now Burkina Faso) Bronze gilt

and nearly 100% preserved on the reverse

silvering wear evident on the reverse of the DFM

oxidation in relief

United Kingdom. An Order of the British Empire, Member to Irma Dambrine, 1929 visually-hidden (now Burkina Faso) Bronze giltInstituted June 4, 1917. In silver, reverse marked SG denoting Garrard manufacture, with London 1929 date marks, measures 48. 8 mm (w) x 63. 3 mm (h), worn on the original bow ribbon denoting a female recipient, minor wear, in extremely fine condition. Contained in the original hardshell case of issue, dark blue pebbled leather look exterior, inscribed "M. B. E." in gold coloured ink on the lid, inside lid in white satin, padded and maker marked