A Second War ‘Military Division’ M.B.E. pair attributed to Second Officer Miss Leonora E. G. Howe, Women’s Royal Naval Service

The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, M.B.E. (Military) Member’s 2nd type shoulder badge, silver, on lady’s bow riband, in Royal Mint case of issue; Women’s Voluntary Service Medal, unnamed as issued, in Royal Mint case of issue, extremely fine (2) £80-£120

M.B.E. London Gazette 21 May 1946

Miss Leonora Elizabeth Gambier Howe was appointed Acting Third Officer, Women’s Royal Naval Service on 26 February 1944, and was promoted Second Officer, 16 July 1945.

Sold with a letter from the Central Chancery to the recipient’s cousin, acknowledging the notification of the death of the recipient, dated 9 June 1982.