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RARE WW1 'SPECIAL WAR SERVICE' LAPEL BADGE FROM COVENTRY ORDNANCE WORKS
RARE WW1 'SPECIAL WAR SERVICE' LAPEL BADGE FROM COVENTRY ORDNANCE WORKS

RARE WW1 'SPECIAL WAR SERVICE' LAPEL BADGE FROM COVENTRY ORDNANCE WORKS

$ 7.91

Availability: 93 in stock
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Theme: Militaria
  • Region of Origin: Great Britain
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
  • Modified Item: Yes
  • Condition: Used
  • Modification Description: Original Crescent buttonhole fastener was replaced with pin (not by me)
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Conflict: WW I (1914-18)

    Description

    World War Special War Service Badge
    Coventry Ordnance Works Ltd
    Brass badge 29 mm diameter.
    A Howitzer 4.5" field gun designed and produced by the works to the centre.
    To the border:
    "COVENTRY ORDNANCE WORKS Ltd
    SPECIAL WAR SERVICES"
    The reverse with crescent lapel fitting.
    The Coventry Ordnance Ltd was a joint venture between John Brown, Cammel Laird and Fairfield Shipbuilders.
    It was created in 1905 and during World War 1 it produced heavy artillery including the QF4.5 Howitzer which equipped 25% of the British field artillery.
    Please note that the original Crescent buttonhole fastener had fallen off and a standard pin was soldered to it to make it wearable. Now that is history! Please judge condition based on pictures provided or feel free to ask questions. Thank you!