A First War Canadian Silver War Badge certificate_of_authenticity 39 mm x 61

39 mm x 61

that he was "wounded on active service in the presence of the enemy"

Dark patina and bruising on BWM

can touch tips of all fingers with thumb

maker marked ELLIS BROS

A First War Canadian Silver War Badge certificate_of_authenticity 39 mm x 61A First War Canadian Silver War Badge Silver, numbered "C34219" on the reverse, 33 mm, vertical pinback, light contact, edge nicks, better than very 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