WW1 Silver War Badge Replica – Services Rendered Badge
The Silver War Badge was introduced during the First World War for service personnel who had been honourably discharged because of wounds or sickness.
Sometimes called the Discharge Badge, Wound Badge or Services Rendered Badge, it was first issued in September 1916 with an official certificate of entitlement.
The badge was intended to be worn on the right breast or lapel of civilian clothing and was not permitted to be worn on military uniform. It allowed discharged personnel to demonstrate that they had served, helping to protect them from accusations of avoiding military service and the harassment associated with the white-feather campaign.
The open-work design features the crowned royal cypher “GRI”—representing Georgius Rex Imperator—surrounded by the inscription:
FOR KING AND EMPIRE — SERVICES RENDERED
This silver-plated replica faithfully recreates the appearance of the original badge and includes a traditional pin fastening on the reverse. It is suitable for collections, family-history displays, educational exhibits and First World War medal frames.
Product details
- Silver-plated replica
- Open-work King George V “GRI” design
- “For King and Empire — Services Rendered” inscription
- Crowned royal cypher
- Pin fastening on the reverse
- Suitable for WW1 collections and displays
- Modern reproduction—not an original-issued badge
Important information about the number
Original Silver War Badges were individually numbered on the reverse.
The number on this replica was copied from the original badge used to create the production die. It is a fixed part of the replica and is not connected to the purchaser or any individual service record.
The number cannot be changed or personalised.