WW1 Silver War Badge (SWB) to Silas Ellery, Devon Regiment - Wounded

A SWB impressed 427579 issued to 45735 Private Silas Ellery of the Devon Regiment. An unmarked silver circlet inscribed 'For King And Empire Services Rendered' bearing crowned 'GRI' Imperial Cypher to voided centre. In very good condition with fully functional and original pin and c clasp (a bit squashed but still works ok). it has the remains of a clasp from a safety chain still attached - easily removed. Circa 32mm in diameter.

45735 Private Silas Ellery of the Devon Regiment enlisted 12th November 1914 and was discharged on the 25th July 1918, aged 25, on account of a wound. He served overseas and was entitled to a BWM and VM. Entry from the CD ROM version SWB roll and a copy of his WW1 Medal Index Card (MIC) to be supplied.

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

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Code: 62165