The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire: Commander's neck badge, first type (Britannia),

The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire: Commander's neck badge, first type (Britannia), attributable to Colonel John Penrice Langley, Royal Artillery, in case of issue with ribband, suspension loop detached but retained by ring on ribband, otherwise very fine or better.

By descent

Born 17th April 1860, youngest son of Major-General George Colt Langley, Royal Marines (see lot **). Commissioned Lieutenant Royal Artillery 30th July 1879, Captain 29th October 1887, Major 1st September 1897, and Lt.-Colonel 13th February 1905. Made brevet Colonel 13th February 1908 and retired 13th February 1910 with the rank of Colonel in the Army. CBE gazetted 3rd June 1919 "for valuable services rendered in connection with the war."