Silver War Badges
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Two Silver War Badges
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Silver War BadgesEntry/Object ID
2023.11.3Description
Set of two (2) Silver War Badges featuring the King's Cypher and the Crown of St Edward (also known as the King's Crown). Both are engraved on the reverse with a unique number, recorded when issued to an individual soldier on their service record. The second pin is damaged - it has no pin attachment present.Use
Owned by 1892 Private Percival John CARROLL, who served in the 43rd Battalion AIF during World War 1. He was medically discharged on October 28th, 1918 suffering from defective hearing. The Silver War Badge was a First World War badge authorised for issue to members of the armed forces of the British empire. It was granted to those who had served since 4 August 1914. In the case of officers the badge was issued to those who had retired or relinquished their commissions. The badge was issued to other ranks who had been discharged on account of age, wounds or sickness, such as would render them permanently unfit for further service. The badge is circular in shape with the words "For King and Empire" and "Services Rendered" around the rim, and a voided cipher and crown of King George V in the centre. The reverse has a hinged vertical pin. These pins are also known as the ’Silver Wound Badge’, ‘Services Rendered Badge’, ‘Discharged Soldiers Badge’, or ‘King’s Silver Badge’.Category
Badge, Personal Effects, War Memorabilia