A First War British Army Issued Silver War Badge Auction 1932-1947 Silvered bronze and enamels

1932-1947 Silvered bronze and enamels with gilt cypher of Carol I

measuring 58

62 mm x 74

aboard the Hospital Ship St

A First War British Army Issued Silver War Badge Auction 1932-1947 Silvered bronze and enamelsSilver, numbered "B258223" on the reverse, 32. 7 mm, vertical pinback, dark patina, light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: This badge was awarded to service personnel who sustained a wound or contracted sickness or disability in the course of the war, as a result of which they were invalided out. It was worn on the lapel on civilian clothes. each badge was numbered on the reverse. The purpose of the badge was to prevent men of military age but