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A First War On War Service 1914 Badge

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A First War On War Service 1914 Badge

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A First War On War Service 1914 Badge

Bronze gilt with blue enamels, maker marked "VAUGHTONS Ltd BIRMINGHAM" on the reverse, 25.7 mm, marked "B31135" on the button hole attachment, intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: On War Service badges were worn by civilians during the First World War, in order to indicate that the person wearing it was on engaged in important war-work. Several of these badges were officially produced and distributed nationally but many more were produced privately by employing companies to support their employees. The On War Service Badge 1914 was issued by the Admiralty, to "workmen whose services are indispensable for rapid completion of HM ships and armaments".