An Order Of The British Empire Cbe; First Type Auction Black leather wrapped scabbard is

Black leather wrapped scabbard is well-stitched along the seam on the reverse

and assisted at the bombardment of Sweaborg

87mm(w) x 59

maker marked "FREDERICO COSTA LISBOA" on the reverse cartouche

In the Spring of 1864

An Order Of The British Empire Cbe; First Type Auction Black leather wrapped scabbard isAn Order of the British Empire CBE; First Type A Commander's neck Cross (CBE) in silver gilt and enamels. first type of the Order, mounted on a full length of Military ribbon; with extremely small flake on 3 o'clock arm, otherwise better than extremely fine. Contained within fitted Garrard & Co case; very fine. Acquired with document of appointment.