OTHER
Silver war badge belonging to Edward John Gearry
- Date
- 1918-1919
- Reference
- Objects-0912
- Description
Maker(s) not known.
Silver badge 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 Silver War Badge was issued to service personnel who had been honourably discharged due to wounds or sickness during World War I. The sterling silver lapel badge was intended to be worn on civilian clothes only, at the right breast.
Title supplied by Library.
Quantity: 1 object(s).
Physical Description: Silver badge, diameter 32 mm, with metal clasp
Processing information: Description edited as part of the Objects survey, April 2023. Previous reference: Curios-046-009. Previous title: Maker unknown :[Silver war badge belonging to Edward John Gearry (Otago Infantry Regt D Coy). 1918-1919].
- Access restrictions
- Partly restricted - Curator required
- Part of
- Gearry, Edward John, 1887-1957 : Collection / War medal, badges and dog tags
- Format
- 1 object(s), Curios, Silverwork, Objects, Silver badge, diameter 32 mm, with metal clasp, Orientation: Circular image
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