On War Service Lapel Badge

Identifier

2011-07-0247

Title

On War Service Lapel Badge

Type

Insignia Badge

Description

Vertical oval badge surmounded by King's crown. Top of oval border reads "ON WAR SERVICE"; bottom reads "1915". In the centre of the oval is a shield stamped with three cannons. On the back, "N" and "J.R. GAUNT & SON LTD. LONDON" are embossed. Raised area in centre of back.

Creator

J.R. Gaunt & Son

Coverage

London 1915

Medium

Brass

Format

43 x 27 x 3mm

Date

First World War, 1914-1918

Audience

Case 56

Source

Date Created

14/05/2013