Indian Recruiting Badge - Numbered Newly Listed the son of William Henry

the son of William Henry Richards and Nellie Richards (nee Price)

total length of cord and whistle about 27cm (11 inches)

and one dated August 28

but showing age

"EDE & RAVENSCROFT" period makers label

Indian Recruiting Badge - Numbered Newly Listed the son of William HenryIndian Recruiting Badge Silver and bronze, numbered "3933" on the reverse, 40 mm x 44 mm, on original ribbon, hanger missing its pinback, near extremely fine. Footnote: Awarded to select civilian and military pensioners, full time members of the Indian Recruiting Organization, fathers and mothers having at least three children in the armed services, and wives having a husband and at least two children serving in the defence forces.