broches / badges on right breast

[mike n]

I have seen in some photos and as it happens in 'war horse ' film there were english troops and officers wearing a metal badge oblong a couple of inches long with a kings crown mounted above. what were they for / represent please ?

Regards mike

[Old Owl]

Hi Mike,

This is the Imperial Service Badge

It represents the fact that the Territorial soldier wearing it has signed an obligation to serve overseas should this be required.

Robert

[Waddell]

I have seen in some photos and as it happens in 'war horse ' film there were english troops and officers wearing a metal badge oblong a couple of inches long with a kings crown mounted above. what were they for / represent please ?

Sounds like the Imperial Service badge Mike.

There is a good thread concerning them here-

http://1914-1918.invisionzone.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=55712

Scott

[Ken Lees]

This is the badge:

Worn by members of the Territorial Force who signed the Imperial Service Declaration indicating their willingness to serve overseas if required. As members of the Territorial Force their conditions of service meant that they were committed to serving in the UK only unless specifically volunteering to serve overseas. It was worn in uniform over the right breast pocket.

Ken

[mike n]

Thanks for that information and the links to the previous one with the same question Mike