Summary
Alternative Name(s): Button, Pin.
Commemorative badge associated with World War I.
War service badge (number 2137) issued by the Order of St. John of Jerusalem. The design of the badge is believed to reflect the Joint War Committee established between the Order and the British Red Cross to ensure the efficient use of their resources to support the wounded. The badge denotes that the owner was based in London during the war.
Physical Description
Oval badge with pin bar attached by loops in red, white and black enamel on a brass background. Obverse features the St John Cross above a red cross; around in black, 'ST. JOHN AMBULANCE WAR SERVICE'; on the bar in black, 'LONDON'. The reverse is stamped '2137'.
Obverse Description
St John Cross above a red cross; around in black, 'ST. JOHN AMBULANCE WAR SERVICE'; on the bar in black, 'LONDON'.
Reverse Description
Pin attachment and stamped '2137'.
Edge Description
Plain.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1914-1918 AD
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Issued By
St John Ambulance Brigade, London, England, Great Britain, 1919 or later
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Inscriptions
Obverse; 'ST. JOHN AMBULANCE WAR SERVICE / LONDON'. Reverse; '2137'.
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Material
Brass and Enamel
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
28 mm (Width), 43 mm (Height)
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Shape
Oval with mount and bar
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References
References: 'Order of St. John of Jerusalem in England War Service Badge, Kent, 1914-1919, numbered,' Medal-Medaille, [Link 1]
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