Two First War "On War Service" 1916 Badges Auction Archive There was a dense ground

There was a dense ground mist which made communication very difficult

along with light soiling from active use

2" on the retaining bar on the inside of the sleeve

creasing beside the hoist sleeve on the reverse

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

Two First War "On War Service" 1916 Badges Auction Archive There was a dense groundLarge 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