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.

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