Badge, Silver War Badge
Production date
1914-1918
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Object detail
Description
Silver War Badge. Obverse: For King and Empire Services Rendered. Royal crown and voided cipher, GRI.Reverse: A43363.
Classification
NUMISMATICS (MEDALS AND OTHER) Military Medals ww1
Production date
1914-1918
Measurements
L37 mm (including pin)
Dia 32 x H7 mm
Dia 32 x H7 mm
Media/Materials description
Silver plated
Signature/Marks
FOR KING AND EMPIRE \ SERVICES RENDERED \ GRI
A43363
A43363
History and use
A badge, circular in shape, with the words 'For King and Empire' and 'Services Rendered' around the rim, and crown and voided cipher GRI (Georgius Rex Imperator; George, King and Emperor) of King George V in the centre. The reverse has a hinged vertical pin and stamped number 'A43363'. The number indicates that the badge is one of the first series produced between 1916 and 1918.
Silver War Badges were produced between 1914 and 1922 and authorised for issue to members of the armed forces of the British empire. Badges were granted to those who had served since 4 August 1914. In the case of officers the badge was issued to those who had retired or relinquished their commissions. The badge was issued to other ranks who had been discharged on account of age, wounds or sickness. The A number on this badge indicates that it is one of the first group of badges issued between 1916 and 1918.
The Brewer collection consists of a number of objects belonging to Murielle Jean Brewer (neé Jamieson), former member of the Brisbane Girls Club, active during World War One, and Francis Joseph Brewer, a Brisbane journalist and World War One veteran.
A journalist from Bondi, New South Wales, Francis Brewer was born on 2 July 1892 and moved to Queensland in 1911 where he worked first for the Telegraph then the Brisbane Courier until his enlistment and embarkation in 1917 at age 33. During his time in Brisbane, he met and married Muriel Jean Jamieson in February 1917. Their wedding notice in ‘The Queenslander’ listed Brewer’s address as the Engineers Camp, Enoggera. Francis saw active service in France and in 1918 was shot in the ankle, an injury which eventually led to him being returned to Australia. Like many soldiers, he kept a journal throughout the war (allegedly sold for 50 pounds during the depression years) which is now held in the Mitchell Library.
On his return to Australia, Francis continued his work as a journalist covering politics and court proceedings. He also authored several publications including ‘All About War Gratuity : instructions how to get it, together with a gratuity ready reckoner; Australian handbook for nurses, sailors, soldiers and dependants’ and ‘Sixty-six years of municipal government’ for the Brisbane Council.
During the war years, Murielle was a member of the Brisbane Girls Club, a women’s service organisation which supported and raised funds for men on active service. The Club, headquartered on the second floor of the R Hornsby and Sons building in Edward Street, raised over £4,000 in ‘comfort funds’ and also provided supplies for men stationed at camps in the local Brisbane area. In addition to helping with fundraising, Murielle also assisted the Red Cross efforts on the home front.
While her husband was away, Murielle, expecting her first child, moved in with her mother and also received support from two sisters. After Francis returned they moved to Kangaroo Point, eventually having four more children.
Silver War Badges were produced between 1914 and 1922 and authorised for issue to members of the armed forces of the British empire. Badges were granted to those who had served since 4 August 1914. In the case of officers the badge was issued to those who had retired or relinquished their commissions. The badge was issued to other ranks who had been discharged on account of age, wounds or sickness. The A number on this badge indicates that it is one of the first group of badges issued between 1916 and 1918.
The Brewer collection consists of a number of objects belonging to Murielle Jean Brewer (neé Jamieson), former member of the Brisbane Girls Club, active during World War One, and Francis Joseph Brewer, a Brisbane journalist and World War One veteran.
A journalist from Bondi, New South Wales, Francis Brewer was born on 2 July 1892 and moved to Queensland in 1911 where he worked first for the Telegraph then the Brisbane Courier until his enlistment and embarkation in 1917 at age 33. During his time in Brisbane, he met and married Muriel Jean Jamieson in February 1917. Their wedding notice in ‘The Queenslander’ listed Brewer’s address as the Engineers Camp, Enoggera. Francis saw active service in France and in 1918 was shot in the ankle, an injury which eventually led to him being returned to Australia. Like many soldiers, he kept a journal throughout the war (allegedly sold for 50 pounds during the depression years) which is now held in the Mitchell Library.
On his return to Australia, Francis continued his work as a journalist covering politics and court proceedings. He also authored several publications including ‘All About War Gratuity : instructions how to get it, together with a gratuity ready reckoner; Australian handbook for nurses, sailors, soldiers and dependants’ and ‘Sixty-six years of municipal government’ for the Brisbane Council.
During the war years, Murielle was a member of the Brisbane Girls Club, a women’s service organisation which supported and raised funds for men on active service. The Club, headquartered on the second floor of the R Hornsby and Sons building in Edward Street, raised over £4,000 in ‘comfort funds’ and also provided supplies for men stationed at camps in the local Brisbane area. In addition to helping with fundraising, Murielle also assisted the Red Cross efforts on the home front.
While her husband was away, Murielle, expecting her first child, moved in with her mother and also received support from two sisters. After Francis returned they moved to Kangaroo Point, eventually having four more children.
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Registration number
N7772
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