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Badge, 1915

This badge was issued to Henry Hussey by his employer to show that his work contributed to the war effort. People wanted to show that they were doing their bit, particularly men of military age who might otherwise be accused of cowardice and not doing their duty. J1237 given by R. Fry

J1237, badge (image/tiff)

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Summary

: J1237

: Industrial and Maritime History

: button

: Blue enamel and brass lapel button commemorating war service by Henry Hussey, an employee at H.O. Strong & Sons, Bristol, during the First World War.

Badge, 1915

World War I

Current Location

: B. B. Sale Ltd.

: Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) / England, Northern Europe, Europe

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: 1915

: Hussey, Mr Henry

: H. O. Strong & Sons Ltd.

: World War I

: Bristol, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) / England, Northern Europe, Europe

: 1915

: 1915

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