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Auction: 19001 - Orders, Decorations and Medals
Lot: 575

(x) The D.B.E. set of Insignia worn by Dame C. Fulford, London County Council, Conservative Member for Chelsea, 1934-52

The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, D.B.E. (Civil) Dame Commander’s 2nd type set of insignia, comprising shoulder Badge, silver-gilt and enamel, on lady’s bow riband; Star, silver-gilt and enamel, extremely fine, in its Garrard, London, case of issue (2)

D.B.E. London Gazette 1 June 1953:

'For political and public services in London.'

Catherine Fulford devoted 27 years of her life to public service on the Education Committee of the London County Council and served throughout the Second World War as Conservative Member to the Council, 1934-52. Upon retirement, she was one of five Dames created and presented with their Insignia upon the Coronation of H.M. The Queen in June 1953. Fulford died on 17 January 1960; sold with catalogue entry from previous sale and entry in The Illustrated London News including portrait photograph.

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Sold for
£850