Meritorious Service Medal 1916-17 Category_Commemorative Medals The Silver War Badge was

The Silver War Badge was introduced during the First World War for service personnel who had been honourably discharged because of wounds or sickness

Instituted by Queen Victoria to cover all actions since the outbreak of the Crimean War in 1854

In keeping with original issue examples:

This is a high-quality replacement medal and is not an original issued or named medal

Meritorious Service Medal 1916-17 Category_Commemorative Medals The Silver War Badge wasThe Meritorious Service Medal was instituted on 19 December 1845 for the British Army, to recognise meritorious service by non commissioned officers. Recipients were also granted an annuity, the amount of which was based on rank. During 1916 1919, army NCOs could be awarded the medal immediately for meritorious service in the field. They could also be awarded the medal for acts of non combat gallantry.