WW1 Silver War Badge (SWB) to Percy Wilkin, Royal Welsh Fusiliers (RWF) and 3rd Garrison Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers
SWB officially impressed B112706 to Private Percy Wilkin, 3rd Garrison Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers. An unmarked silver circlet inscribed 'For King And Empire Services Rendered' bearing crowned 'GRI' Imperial Cypher to voided centre. In good condition, very dark toned, with original C clasp and pin. Circa 32mm in diameter. Copy of CD version of SWB roll entry and copy of WW1 Medal Index... read more
30.00 GBP
WW1 Silver War Badge (SWB) to Robert Hughes, Cheshire Regiment and Royal Welsh Fusiliers
SWB officially impressed B194088 to Private Robert Hughes, Royal Welsh Fusiliers. An unmarked silver circlet inscribed 'For King And Empire Services Rendered' bearing crowned 'GRI' Imperial Cypher to voided centre. In good condition, dark toned, original C clasp, pin original but some bends to it. Circa 32mm in diameter. Copy of CD version of SWB roll entry and copy of WW1 Medal Index Card (MI... read more
30.00 GBP
WW1 Silver War Badge (SWB) SA4505 South African Forces - 1st Pattern Issue A first pattern SWB
Impressed SA 4505 issued to a member of the South African forces. With east-west pin and clasp (these look like a professional replacements). Silver dark toned otherwise in good condition. See also my item 61766 for a South African issue with original pin fittings.
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35.00 GBP
WW1 Silver War Badge (SWB) SA4692 South African Forces - 1st Pattern Issue
A first pattern SWB impressed SA 4692 issued to a member of the South African forces. With original east-west pin and clasp. Silver dark toned otherwise in very good condition.
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40.00 GBP
WW1 Silver War Badge (Wound Badge) with attributed Issue Voucher - Kennedy Royal Warwickshire Regiment
A scarce find, a 2nd pattern SWB numbered 269013 with its matching original bestowal certificate to 34167 Pte Frederick William Kennedy of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment. Some folding and staining as one would expect to the certificate but the badge is in good condition, silver is dark toned and pin and fittings are original. Worthy of further research.
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65.00 GBP
WW1 Silver War Badge (SWB) to Pte William Howard - An Old Contemptible, Durham Light Infantry (DLI) / Welsh Regiment / 18th Yorks - In original numbered box of issue
SWB officially impressed B255885 awarded to William Howard, who was entitled to a Mons Star Trio. Rare to find with original box of issue. Also a rare survivor who served all through the war until early 1919.
An unmarked silver circlet inscribed 'For King And Empire Services Rendered' bearing crowned 'GRI' Imperial Cypher to voided centre. In very good condition, dark ... read more
75.00 GBP
WW1 Silver War Badge (SWB) to the Royal Navy - RN29261
A first pattern SWB impressed RN29261 issued to a member of the Royal Navy. With original and functional pin and clasp.
Approximately 1,150,000 badges were issued to all services, which had to be claimed and then approved.
The first pattern SWB was issued between September 1916 and March 1918, and these were of a better quality than most later stampings. Aroun... read more
WW1 Silver War Badge (SWB) to Clifford Norrish, 51st (Graduated) Battalion, the Welsh Regiment
A SWB officially impressed 503440 awarded to Private Clifford Norrish of the 51st (Graduated) Battalion, The Welsh Regiment. An unmarked silver circlet inscribed 'For King And Empire Services Rendered' bearing crowned 'GRI' Imperial Cypher to voided centre. In good condition, dark toned, original C clasp but sadly now missing its pin. Circa 32mm in diameter.
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WW1 Silver War Badge (SWB) to 5th / 6th Royal Scots ( Lothian Regiment ) - Pte Willaim Douglas
Unmarked silver SWB, dark toned with reverse stamped B253046 with original pin and clasp. Complete with copy MIC and SWB roll entry, which confirms the recipient as No 275966 Pte William Douglas who was entitled to the 1914-15 star trio and that he first served overseas in Egypt on 15th September 1915 with the 5th / 6th Royal Scots (Territorial Force). Discharged aged 29 in May 1919 for sick... read more
28.00 GBP
WW1 Silver War Badge (SWB) to Samuel Chapman, A pre war regular soldier of the DCLI (Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry) - low number
A first pattern SWB officially impressed 1639 awarded to Sergeant Samuel Chapman, DCLI. An unmarked silver circlet inscribed 'For King And Empire Services Rendered' bearing crowned 'GRI' Imperial Cypher to voided centre, to which a red felt backing has been added, presumably by the owner, so I have left this in place. In good condition, original C clasp and pin. Circa 32mm in diameter.
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