United Kingdom. A Most Excellent Order Of The British Empire, Officer’s Badge, Lady’s Version Case Archive blade on this dagger is

blade on this dagger is double edged/diamond cross section

the obverse and reverse with a central blue enameled medallion inscribed “Piis Meritis”

Constructed of a black wool base with buckram core

the embroidery interlaced with red threading in a diamond pattern

United Kingdom. A Most Excellent Order Of The British Empire, Officer’s Badge, Lady’s Version Case Archive blade on this dagger isInstituted 4 June 1917. A presentation case for an Officers Badge of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Ladys Version, constructed of a wood frame with a faux black leather exterior, the obverse lid with a gold embossed inscription of O. B. E., the interior with a padded white satin type lid liner and intact hinge cover, maker marked Garrard & Co. Ltd., by special appointment to His Majesty the King, 23 Albemarle St. London & Dalhousie