MEDAL GEORGIVS V BRITT. OMN REX ET IND IMP/For King and Empire Services Rendered

Description

The Silver War Badge was issued in the United Kingdom and the British Empire to service personnel who had been honorably discharged due to wounds or sickness from military service in World War I. The badge, sometimes known as the "Discharge Badge", the "Wound Badge" or "Services Rendered Badge", was first issued in September 1916, along with an official certificate of entitlement.
Round sterling silver lapel badge. Measures 30x30mm. Has a Crown inscribed with the words "For King and Empire for Services Rendered".
Original Great Britain Silver Medal for Service 1914-1918 in The Great War (WWI)
Weight almost 33 Grams
Edge inscribed 64540 PTE G.A.CARR H.L.I.
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