Auction: 23111 - Orders, Decorations and Medals - e-Auction
Lot: 909
A most unusual and complete 'Malcolm Club' O.B.E. awarded to Mrs B. V. E. Smith, Malcolm Club, whose service as buyer and equipment officer as well as member of the council of management earned her high praise
Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, G.VI.R., Officer's breast Badge, Civil Division, silver-gilt; 1939-45 Star; France and Germany Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, mounted as worn, sold together with a named invitation to an investiture from the Central Chancery of Orders of Knighthood, contact wear, very fine (5)
Beryl Violet Ethel Smith was born on 24 September 1901, she worked with the Malcolm Club - the Royal Air Force club - during and after the war. Smith notably worked with the comedian Charlie Chester M.B.E. and is photographed with him. She died in January 2003; sold together with an impressive archive comprising:
i)
Letter from the Central Chancery inviting the recipient to an investiture.
ii)
Letter from the wife of Charlie Chester M.B.E.
iii)
The History of the Malcolm Clubs, R.A.F.
vi)
A large number of photographs of the recipient.
v)
A set of Malcolm Club 'wings' and enamelled badge numbered '9341'.
vi)
Several pamphlets and booklets relating to the club.
vii)
A Malcolm Club Christmas Card.
viii)
London Gazette extract.
ix)
Malcolm Club Beret.
x)
copy of the Malcolm Club monthly bulletin.
xi)
copied research relating to the recipient and the Malcolm Club.
xii)
A C.D. and audio cassette.
xiii)
Corresponding Dress Miniatures.
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Sold for
£210
Starting price
£110
