BRITISH 1914 STAR MEDAL

$19.95
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SKU
I-401
BRITISH 1914 STAR MEDAL - REPRODUCTION

The Mons Star. Authorized in April 1917 for award to those that served with the British and Indian Expeditionary Forces in France or Belgium on the establishment of a unit between 5th August 1914 and midnight on 22/23 November 1914. Naval personnel who served ashore were included. A bar was announced in 1919 for those who had actually came under fire. Personnel entitled to a 1914 star would automatically qualify for the British War Medal 1914-20, and the Victory Medal 1914 -1919.

This is a bronze four pointed star design, 62mm high, 44.5 mm wide. Obverse; the upper point is replaced with a crown and solid fixed suspension ring. Two crossed short swords are positioned between the arms of the star and a scroll bearing AUG 1914 NOV passes around the centre of the swords. The central area is surrounded by an oak wealth bearing a GV monogram at 6 o'clock.

Reverse: plain Ribbon: red white and blue, shaded and watered.

More Information
SKU I-401
Weight 0.020000
Country British
Era WWI
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