WW1 Silver War Badge (SWB) to Ernest Summerfield, Royal Garrison Artillery / 4th South African Brigade

SWB officially impressed B103839 awarded to Gunner Ernest Summerfield RGA 4 S.A.R. Bde. An unmarked silver circlet inscribed 'For King And Empire Services Rendered' bearing crowned 'GRI' Imperial Cypher to voided centre. In 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.

Enlisted 7th December 1916, discharged 25th January 1919, 133514 Gunner Ernest Summerfield did not serve outside the UK but appears to have been part of a South African brigade under RGA control. South African Overseas Expeditionary Force (SAOEF) units and formations did not serve as distinct South African forces, but were integrated into the British imperial armies and divisions in the field. The South African Heavy Artillery Brigade was placed under command of the Royal Garrison Artillery. For more on the SAOEF see here:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_African_Overseas_Expeditionary_Force

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