United Kingdom. A British Army Ordnance Corps Commendation, C.1890 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Its motto is "Per aspera

Its motto is "Per aspera ad astra" (Through hardships to the stars)

8 mm (h) crossed maces in silver gilt

73 mm (w) x 46

358 and awarded to non-commissioned officers and soldiers who served actively for at least sixteen years in the Royal Army

United Kingdom. A British Army Ordnance Corps Commendation, C.1890 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Its motto is "Per asperaWell executed and of fine quality, four icons in silver gilt, affixed to a silver circular base with a raised edge bearing a wreath of laurel leaves, measuring 50. 5 mm (w) x 82 mm (h) inclusive of its rifle, crossed sheaths, chain and t bar suspension, original ribbon suspended from a hanger with pinback, extremely fine.