| Place | Oceania: Australia |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL28796 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Badge |
| Physical description | Silver |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | United Kingdom |
| Date made | c 1918-1919 |
| Conflict |
Period 1910-1919 First World War, 1914-1918 |
Lapel badge: War Services Rendered - Private C T Spencer, 6 Light Horse Regiment, AIF
Description
Silver War Badge with impressed serial number reverse 'A95437' on the reverse. Circular badge with the words 'FOR KING AND EMPIRE * SERVICES RENDERED' around the rim and a voided cypher and crown of George V in the centre. Brooch pin on the reverse.
History / Summary
Issued to 2382 Private Cecil Thomas Spencer. He enlisted on 23 November 1915, in 6 Light Horse Regiment, AIF, and returned to Australia on 15 November 1918. Issued to officers or men who had been retired or discharged on account of age, wounds or sickness that rendered them permanently unfit for further service.