Two First War "On War Service" 1916 Badges Auction Archive with an ulcer in his

with an ulcer in his right leg

There was a dense ground mist which made communication very difficult

On November 11

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

Bruce was discharged "To return to civil life (his physical condition precluding his serving advantageously in the Army)" AKA "Physically Unfit"

Two First War "On War Service" 1916 Badges Auction Archive with an ulcer in hisLarge 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