WW1 Silver War Badge (SWB) to Henry Ernest Tichener, Oxford & Bucks Light Infantry - Wounds

SWB officially impressed 397979 awarded to Private Henry Ernest Tichener of the Oxs & Bucks LI. An unmarked silver circlet inscribed 'For King And Empire Services Rendered' bearing crowned 'GRI' Imperial Cypher to voided centre. Very good condition, dark toned, complete with original pin fittings (north-south). Circa 32mm in diameter. Copy of CD version of SWB roll entry Copy of WW1 Medal Index Card (MIC) to be supplied.

The above documents confirm he served overseas, was entitled to the BWM and VM, with the regimental number 4037, later changed to 285041 which confirms he was a territorial battalion soldier (Bucks Bn?). Enlisted 5th October 1914, discharged 29th May 1918 on account of wounds. Aged 33.

Approximately 1,150,000 badges were issued to all services, which had to be claimed and then approved.

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