Indian Recruiting Badge - Numbered Newly Listed which was not an official

which was not an official medal

"EDE & RAVENSCROFT" period makers label

measuring 67

and one dated August 28

upon being appointed an Inspector with the Department of Public Health and Charities in 1868

Indian Recruiting Badge - Numbered Newly Listed which was not an officialIndian Recruiting Badge Silver and bronze, numbered "3933" on the reverse, 40 mm x 44 mm, on original ribbon, hanger missing its pinback, near extremely fine. Footnote: Awarded to select civilian and military pensioners, full time members of the Indian Recruiting Organization, fathers and mothers having at least three children in the armed services, and wives having a husband and at least two children serving in the defence forces.