Two First War "On War Service" 1916 Badges Auction Archive Royal Fleet Reserve Long Service

Royal Fleet Reserve Long Service & Good Conduct Medal - George V

along with light soiling from active use

On November 11

with an ulcer in his right leg

There was a dense ground mist which made communication very difficult

Two First War "On War Service" 1916 Badges Auction Archive Royal Fleet Reserve Long ServiceLarge Badge (bronze, maker marked "J. R. GAUNT & SON Ltd LONDON" and stamped "217405" on the reverse, 39 mm x 44 mm, vertical pinback); and Small Badge (white metal, marked "1916" on the obverse, 21. 2 mm x 24 mm, push pin, repair evident on the reverse). Fine. Footnote: On War Service badges were worn by civilians during the First World War, in order to indicate that the person wearing it was on engaged in important war work. Several of these badges