WW1 Silver War Badge (SWB) to Acting Corporal Hugh Jones, Worcestershire Regiment

SWB officially impressed B274239 to A/ Corpl, Hugh Jones, Worcestershire Regiment. An unmarked silver circlet inscribed 'For King And Empire Services Rendered' bearing crowned 'GRI' Imperial Cypher to voided centre. In good condition, dark toned, with original C clasp (some twisting but still functional) and pin. Circa 32mm in diameter. Copy of SWB roll entry (as well as the CD ROM version) and a copy of WW1 Medal Index Card (MIC) to be supplied.

47879 Hugh Jones, of the Worcestershire Regiment enlisted 4th September 1917 and was discharged on the 29th July 1919, aged 29, on account of sickness. He did not serve overseas so this is most probably his only medal entitlement.

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

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Code: 61848