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2018.173.001
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2018.173
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British Military Authority One Shilling Note "(1/-) K" showing a lion over a King's Crown.
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Pin, Lapel
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Lapel Pin: For General Service (WW II)
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Lapel Pin: For General Service (in World War II) - Large
Lapel Pin: For General Service (in World War II) - Large # 1076068 Screwpost backing attachment.
On 29 March, 1940 Canada's Administrator in Council, W. Duff, signed Order in Council P.C.1022. This established the War Service Badge "Service" Class. This was for members of the Naval, Military or Air Forces of Canada who have declared their willingness, or who have engaged, to serve in any of the said forces on active service beyond Canada and Overseas, during the present war, and who have been honourably ceased to serve on active service: After not less than three months of continuous paid service and by reason of physical disability.
This silver pin measures 15 mm x 22 mm and comes with a screwback. It is numbered on the reverse "1077013" and contains the insciption "PENALTY FOR MISUSE 500 DOLLARS OR SIX MONTHS IMPRISONMENT". STERLING

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