Service Medals and War Photographers Shoulder Badges

Historical information

Worn during WWII by John Bagnall

Significance

War Photographers were classed as "Non-combatants " and were thus no entitled to campaign medals despite their often being embedded in front line forces.
Shoulder badges were issued to them to distinguish them from operational troops.

Physical description

WWII Defense Medal, 39-45 War Medal and 2 bronze Official War Photographers Shoulder Badges

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