Wwi 1915 On War Service Badge Auction Maddock received the appropriate medals

Maddock received the appropriate medals for serving in the Cuban campaign

After two months at No

War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords - Bronze gilt

that he was not married and that his trade was that of Soldier

complete with Army cloth backing

Wwi 1915 On War Service Badge Auction Maddock received the appropriate medalsWWI 1915 On War Service Badge Brass, marked "M", maker marked "J. R. GAUNT & SON Ltd LONDON" and marked "WARRANTED FIRE GILT" on the reverse, numbered "36805" on the buttonhole attachment, very crisp detail, 26. 3 mm x 42. 6 mm, light contact, very fine. Footnote: One reason for the issue of the On War Service badges was that when the war began, voluntary enlistment was unregulated and skilled men were joining up and leaving companies with a shortage