Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A post-war M.B.E. attributed to I. J. Findlay Esq., Headmaster, Dalry Secondary School, Kirkcudbrightshire

The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, M.B.E. (Civil) Member’s 2nd type breast badge, silver, in its Royal Mint fitted case of issue, extremely fine £100-£140

M.B.E. London Gazette 2 June 1962: ‘Ian James Findlay, Esq., Headmaster, Dalry Secondary School, Kirkcudbrightshire.’

Sold together with the recipient’s M.B.E. Warrant, dated 2 June 1962; Central Chancery transmittal letter for M.B.E. Warrant; M.B.E. recommendation letter from Admiralty House on behalf of the Prime Minister, dated 25 April 1962; and named Central Chancery letter inviting the recipient to the investiture at Buckingham Palace, dated 15 October 1962.