Summary
Services Rendered badge made in Australia, circa 1919.
"The Silver War Badge was a First World War badge authorised for issue to members of the armed forces of the British empire. It was granted to those who had served since 4 August 1914. In the case of officers the badge was issued to those who had retired or relinquished their commissions. The badge was issued to other ranks who had been discharged on account of age, wounds or sickness, such as would render them permanently unfit for further service."
A number was often stamped on the reverse and a certifcate was provided as authentication.
Physical Description
A round voided badge with broken pin on back. The obverse featured the crowned royal cypher GRI; around above, FOR KING AND EMPIRE; around below, + SERVICES RENDERED +. The reverse has been stamped, A 57666
Obverse Description
At centre, the crowned royal cypher GRI; around above, FOR KING AND EMPIRE; around below, + SERVICES RENDERED +.
Reverse Description
The reverse has been stamped, A 57666
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
circa 1919 AD
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Issued By
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Inscriptions
GRI FOR KING AND EMPIRE SERVICES RENDERED A 57666
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Material
Silver
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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
33 mm (Outside Diameter)
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Shape
Round
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References
References: [Link 1] accessed June 2014 ec
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