with which it shares equal precedence

Renamed the Distinguished Service Cross in 1914

Rumour has it that he also operated as a spy for Elizabeth I

In June 1916 it was extended to women - two such awards being made for the Easter rising in Dublin that same year

resembling an oversized penny coin

OBE Civilian - First Type Campaign_1962 to Date with which it shares equalThe OBE or The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire was instituted in 1917. This is the 1st type OBE awarded up to 1935. As with the present day award, the Military and civilian awards are distinguished by a white stripe down the centre of the Military award. There are five classes of appointment to the Order are, in descending order of precedence: The GBE: Knight Grand Cross or Dame Grand Cross of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire