5th Bn Essex Regiment comrades association badge

A rare '5th Bn Essex Regt Comrades gilt and enamel mufti lapel badge, depicting the formation sign of the battalion, the reverse with maker's details "Phillips Aldershot". Good condition, retaining original buttonhole fitting, enamel with minor service wear and stress mark.
Diameter 24mm.

1/5th Battalion The Essex Regiment based in Chelmsford and were part of the Territorial force, 21.7.15 they sailed from Devonport for Gallipoli via Lemnos, on the 12.8.15 landed at Suvla Bay, 4.12.15 to Mudros, 17.12.15 Alexandria, 31.10.18 Palestine.