WW1 Silver War Badge (SWB) to George Harris, Army Veterinary Corps (AVC)

A first pattern SWB officially impressed 35567 awarded to Private George Harris of the Army Veterinary Corps. An unmarked silver circlet inscribed 'For King And Empire Services Rendered' bearing crowned 'GRI' Imperial Cypher to voided centre. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings (east -west). Circa 32mm in diameter. Copy of CD version of SWB roll entry Copy of WW1 Medal Index Card (MIC) to be supplied.

The documents above confirm he entered France on 26th June 1915, his entitlement to the 1914-15 Trio, and his army number as SE/9010. He enlisted on 2nd June 1915, so seemed to be in France very quickly from that point, most probably due to his specialism as a vet? Discharged for sickness on 14th February 1917. His SWB being awarded on 1st March 1917.

Approximately 1,150,000 badges were issued to all services, which had to be claimed and then approved. The first pattern SWB was issued between September 1916 and March 1918, and these were of a better quality than most later stampings. Around 335,000 of these early badges were issued to all services.

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