British Army and Commonwealth Forces 'Wound Stripe'. Gilding metal, tunic sleeve badge as worn 1916-1920 & later in 1939-1945

Reverse of badge with loop fittings and cotter pin as issued. The insignia marked A.B.) Prov Pat, 7342-17 (No. 4Uncommonly complete with the issue brass backing plate, this stamped 'The Wound Stripe Prov No. 4 Pat'This particular insignia formerly worn by No. 71383 Sergeant William Galen, M.M., late 27th Canadian Infantry Battalion, C.E.F. - who was twice wounded serving on the Western Front during the Great WarThe British Army began awarding a brass Wound Stripe' in 1916, with approval by the King Emperor, King George V. The badge was worn 'vertically' on the left forearm, fastened through the uniform cloth. One stripe was awarded per wound, with those who suffered multiple wounds wearing multiple 'Wounds Stripes' on their uniformThe badge was reintroduced in 1944 for the Second World War (1939–1945) and was discontinued after 1946The qualifying dates for the award and wear of Wound Stripes in both World Wars was made retrospective to include wounds incurred from the start of each war, vis 1939 & 1945 respectivelyCondition: GVF