Wwi 1915 On War Service Badge Newly Listed center appliqué in silver gilt

center appliqué in silver gilt and enamels

engraved "W

maker marked "CRAVANZOLA ROMA" on the inside lid

He remained on Anticosti until October when he was relieved by a permanent Force

At Leewburg on 7th July

Wwi 1915 On War Service Badge Newly Listed center appliqué in silver giltWWI 1915 On War Service Badge Brass, marked "M", maker marked "J. R. GAUNT & SON Ltd LONDON" and marked "WARRANTED FIRE GILT" on the reverse, numbered "36805" on the buttonhole attachment, very crisp detail, 26. 3 mm x 42. 6 mm, light contact, very fine. Footnote: One reason for the issue of the On War Service badges was that when the war began, voluntary enlistment was unregulated and skilled men were joining up and leaving companies with a shortage