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Falkland Islands Volunteer Corps Great War presentation award Badge.
An very good and scarce hallmarked silver example awarded to Private G. Perry, Falkland Islands Volunteer Corps, the obverse with a shield bearing an elephant seal and the sailing ship Desire, surrounded by a scroll bearing the Island’s motto ‘Desire the Right’, the reverse embossed with ‘Falkland Islands Volunteer Corps’, and engraved ‘Pte. G. Perry’ above an embossed ‘1914’ and laurel spray, with hallmarks for Birmingham 1926 and maker’s marks ‘F&S’, for Firmin and Sons, with a stout and attractive wavy pin and hook fixings, very fine and scarce £300-£400
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The Falkland Islands Volunteer Corps was established in 1892 by the Islands’ Governor, Sir Robert Goldsworthy, following a perceived threat posed by the Chilean steamer Maipo, which had docked in Port William for engine repairs whilst carrying 200 members of the Chilean Army. Although peaceful, the presence of such a large armed force was perceived as a security risk which led to the order to form an armed Volunteer Force, with the first 37 volunteers being sworn in at Government House, Port Stanley, on 13 June 1892.
Upon the outbreak of the Great War, the Corps were mobilised for service at assorted sentry and viewing posts around Port Stanley, and on 1 December 1914, eight members were killed in an accident when an overcrowded small ferry punt overturned in the Canache, a small bay in Port Stanley harbour. A week later, on 8 December 1914, the German fleet were spotted by one of the outposts, and subsequently the outpost on Sapper Hill provided valuable information on their movement ahead of the Battle of the Falklands, which resulted in a decisive victory for the Royal Navy. The event is commemorated annually with a public holiday and a parade at the Port Stanley Great War Memorial.
In 1926, upon the proposal of the Governor of the Falkland Islands, 160 Silver Badges were produced, with one being sent to an address in England, and two unnamed examples sent to Port Stanley, together with 157 named examples, which were issued to the Officer’s, Non Commissioned Officer’s and Other Ranks, who served in the Falkland Islands Volunteer Corps during the Great War and did not see service elsewhere that would have entitled them to Great War campaign medals. It was suggested that the award would be worn upon the Tam O’Shanter’s of the men still serving at the time of issue.
George Perry, originally from England, appears in the 1915 Falkland Islands Gazette and is noted as an Acting Police Constable. He attested into the Falkland Islands Volunteer Corps, serving upon the Islands during the Great War. In later life he became the Landlord of The Ship Hotel, Port Stanley, and afterwards worked as a Caretaker before his retirement. He died in Port Stanley, aged 72, on 5 April 1963.
Sold with copied research and copied badge roll extract.
An very good and scarce hallmarked silver example awarded to Private G. Perry, Falkland Islands Volunteer Corps, the obverse with a shield bearing an elephant seal and the sailing ship Desire, surrounded by a scroll bearing the Island’s motto ‘Desire the Right’, the reverse embossed with ‘Falkland Islands Volunteer Corps’, and engraved ‘Pte. G. Perry’ above an embossed ‘1914’ and laurel spray, with hallmarks for Birmingham 1926 and maker’s marks ‘F&S’, for Firmin and Sons, with a stout and attractive wavy pin and hook fixings, very fine and scarce £300-£400
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The Falkland Islands Volunteer Corps was established in 1892 by the Islands’ Governor, Sir Robert Goldsworthy, following a perceived threat posed by the Chilean steamer Maipo, which had docked in Port William for engine repairs whilst carrying 200 members of the Chilean Army. Although peaceful, the presence of such a large armed force was perceived as a security risk which led to the order to form an armed Volunteer Force, with the first 37 volunteers being sworn in at Government House, Port Stanley, on 13 June 1892.
Upon the outbreak of the Great War, the Corps were mobilised for service at assorted sentry and viewing posts around Port Stanley, and on 1 December 1914, eight members were killed in an accident when an overcrowded small ferry punt overturned in the Canache, a small bay in Port Stanley harbour. A week later, on 8 December 1914, the German fleet were spotted by one of the outposts, and subsequently the outpost on Sapper Hill provided valuable information on their movement ahead of the Battle of the Falklands, which resulted in a decisive victory for the Royal Navy. The event is commemorated annually with a public holiday and a parade at the Port Stanley Great War Memorial.
In 1926, upon the proposal of the Governor of the Falkland Islands, 160 Silver Badges were produced, with one being sent to an address in England, and two unnamed examples sent to Port Stanley, together with 157 named examples, which were issued to the Officer’s, Non Commissioned Officer’s and Other Ranks, who served in the Falkland Islands Volunteer Corps during the Great War and did not see service elsewhere that would have entitled them to Great War campaign medals. It was suggested that the award would be worn upon the Tam O’Shanter’s of the men still serving at the time of issue.
George Perry, originally from England, appears in the 1915 Falkland Islands Gazette and is noted as an Acting Police Constable. He attested into the Falkland Islands Volunteer Corps, serving upon the Islands during the Great War. In later life he became the Landlord of The Ship Hotel, Port Stanley, and afterwards worked as a Caretaker before his retirement. He died in Port Stanley, aged 72, on 5 April 1963.
Sold with copied research and copied badge roll extract.
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Falkland Islands Volunteer Corps Great War presentation award Badge.
An very good and scarce hallmarked silver example awarded to Private G. Perry, Falkland Islands Volunteer Corps, the obverse with a shield bearing an elephant seal and the sailing ship Desire, surrounded by a scroll bearing the Island’s motto ‘Desire the Right’, the reverse embossed with ‘Falkland Islands Volunteer Corps’, and engraved ‘Pte. G. Perry’ above an embossed ‘1914’ and laurel spray, with hallmarks for Birmingham 1926 and maker’s marks ‘F&S’, for Firmin and Sons, with a stout and attractive wavy pin and hook fixings, very fine and scarce £300-£400
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The Falkland Islands Volunteer Corps was established in 1892 by the Islands’ Governor, Sir Robert Goldsworthy, following a perceived threat posed by the Chilean steamer Maipo, which had docked in Port William for engine repairs whilst carrying 200 members of the Chilean Army. Although peaceful, the presence of such a large armed force was perceived as a security risk which led to the order to form an armed Volunteer Force, with the first 37 volunteers being sworn in at Government House, Port Stanley, on 13 June 1892.
Upon the outbreak of the Great War, the Corps were mobilised for service at assorted sentry and viewing posts around Port Stanley, and on 1 December 1914, eight members were killed in an accident when an overcrowded small ferry punt overturned in the Canache, a small bay in Port Stanley harbour. A week later, on 8 December 1914, the German fleet were spotted by one of the outposts, and subsequently the outpost on Sapper Hill provided valuable information on their movement ahead of the Battle of the Falklands, which resulted in a decisive victory for the Royal Navy. The event is commemorated annually with a public holiday and a parade at the Port Stanley Great War Memorial.
In 1926, upon the proposal of the Governor of the Falkland Islands, 160 Silver Badges were produced, with one being sent to an address in England, and two unnamed examples sent to Port Stanley, together with 157 named examples, which were issued to the Officer’s, Non Commissioned Officer’s and Other Ranks, who served in the Falkland Islands Volunteer Corps during the Great War and did not see service elsewhere that would have entitled them to Great War campaign medals. It was suggested that the award would be worn upon the Tam O’Shanter’s of the men still serving at the time of issue.
George Perry, originally from England, appears in the 1915 Falkland Islands Gazette and is noted as an Acting Police Constable. He attested into the Falkland Islands Volunteer Corps, serving upon the Islands during the Great War. In later life he became the Landlord of The Ship Hotel, Port Stanley, and afterwards worked as a Caretaker before his retirement. He died in Port Stanley, aged 72, on 5 April 1963.
Sold with copied research and copied badge roll extract.
An very good and scarce hallmarked silver example awarded to Private G. Perry, Falkland Islands Volunteer Corps, the obverse with a shield bearing an elephant seal and the sailing ship Desire, surrounded by a scroll bearing the Island’s motto ‘Desire the Right’, the reverse embossed with ‘Falkland Islands Volunteer Corps’, and engraved ‘Pte. G. Perry’ above an embossed ‘1914’ and laurel spray, with hallmarks for Birmingham 1926 and maker’s marks ‘F&S’, for Firmin and Sons, with a stout and attractive wavy pin and hook fixings, very fine and scarce £300-£400
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The Falkland Islands Volunteer Corps was established in 1892 by the Islands’ Governor, Sir Robert Goldsworthy, following a perceived threat posed by the Chilean steamer Maipo, which had docked in Port William for engine repairs whilst carrying 200 members of the Chilean Army. Although peaceful, the presence of such a large armed force was perceived as a security risk which led to the order to form an armed Volunteer Force, with the first 37 volunteers being sworn in at Government House, Port Stanley, on 13 June 1892.
Upon the outbreak of the Great War, the Corps were mobilised for service at assorted sentry and viewing posts around Port Stanley, and on 1 December 1914, eight members were killed in an accident when an overcrowded small ferry punt overturned in the Canache, a small bay in Port Stanley harbour. A week later, on 8 December 1914, the German fleet were spotted by one of the outposts, and subsequently the outpost on Sapper Hill provided valuable information on their movement ahead of the Battle of the Falklands, which resulted in a decisive victory for the Royal Navy. The event is commemorated annually with a public holiday and a parade at the Port Stanley Great War Memorial.
In 1926, upon the proposal of the Governor of the Falkland Islands, 160 Silver Badges were produced, with one being sent to an address in England, and two unnamed examples sent to Port Stanley, together with 157 named examples, which were issued to the Officer’s, Non Commissioned Officer’s and Other Ranks, who served in the Falkland Islands Volunteer Corps during the Great War and did not see service elsewhere that would have entitled them to Great War campaign medals. It was suggested that the award would be worn upon the Tam O’Shanter’s of the men still serving at the time of issue.
George Perry, originally from England, appears in the 1915 Falkland Islands Gazette and is noted as an Acting Police Constable. He attested into the Falkland Islands Volunteer Corps, serving upon the Islands during the Great War. In later life he became the Landlord of The Ship Hotel, Port Stanley, and afterwards worked as a Caretaker before his retirement. He died in Port Stanley, aged 72, on 5 April 1963.
Sold with copied research and copied badge roll extract.
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