WW1 Silver War Badge (SWB) to Private Charles Hanson, Army Service Corps (ASC)

A first pattern SWB officially impressed 216884 awarded to Private Charles Hanson, Army Service Corps (ASC). 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, original C clasp and pin. Circa 32mm in diameter. Copy of CD version of SWB roll entry and copy of WW1 Medal Index Card (MIC) to be supplied.

T4/126718 Pte Charles Hanson, Army Service Corps (ASC). He served overseas and was entitled to a 1914-15 Trio, first arriving in France on 13th August 1915. He enlisted on 29th July 1915 and was discharged on 19th July 1917 due to sickness, age not known.

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: 61847