Commander of the British Empire Medal

Commander of the British Empire medal: The image displays a Commander of the British Empire medal, featuring a cross with a pale blue background and gold edging, suspended from a wide, red ribbon designed to be worn around the neck.
Commander of the British Empire medal

The image displays a Commander of the British Empire medal, featuring a cross with a pale blue background and gold edging, suspended from a wide, red ribbon designed to be worn around the neck.

Name/Title

Commander of the British Empire Medal

Entry/Object ID

JI2025000153

Description

Commander of the British Empire medal given to Mr. Jordan in 1958 by Queen Elizabeth II.

Context

Given to Mr. Jordan in 1958 by Queen Elizabeth II for his service in the Kuwait Oil Co., which was partially owned by British Petroleum. The medals signify his appointment as Commander of the British Empire and Knight of the British Empire.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Garrad & Co. Ltd.
Goldsmiths & Crown Jewellers

Ethnography

Cultural Region

Country

United Kingdom

Continent

Europe

Region

Western Europe

Parts

Count

2

Parts

Medal; box