WW1 Silver War Badge (SWB) 190671 - Pte Albert Thomas Leadbeater 26th (Bankers Battalion) Royal Fusiliers

A first pattern SWB impressed 190671 and issued to Pte Albert Thomas Leadbeater, of the Pals Battalion which was full of Bankers! With original and functional pin and clasp. Dark toned and in very good condition (small area of scratching to top reverse).

Paperwork (copy of WW1 MIC to be supplied) with it confirms his service number as B/19455 (although SWB roll gives this as 19454) and his entitlement to a WW1 pair. His entry in the SWB roll (copy to be provided) confirms his date of enlistment as 11th September 1915 and his date of discharge as 23rd May 1917 on account of wounds.

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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Code: 60354