Wwi 1915 On War Service Badge Newly Listed maker marked "Brehmer Markneu-kirchen "

maker marked "Brehmer Markneu-kirchen "

silver and silver-gilt

center appliqué in silver gilt and enamels

presumed dead" in France

engraved "W

Wwi 1915 On War Service Badge Newly Listed maker marked "Brehmer Markneu-kirchen "WWI 1915 On War Service Badge Brass, marked "M", maker marked "J. R. GAUNT & SON Ltd LONDON" and marked "WARRANTED FIRE GILT" on the reverse, numbered "36805" on the buttonhole attachment, very crisp detail, 26. 3 mm x 42. 6 mm, light contact, very fine. Footnote: One reason for the issue of the On War Service badges was that when the war began, voluntary enlistment was unregulated and skilled men were joining up and leaving companies with a shortage