1914-1915 Star

Description

The 1914-1915 Star is an Imperial campaign medal that was awarded to British and Imperial forces who served in France and Belgium during the early stages of World War I, from August 1914 to December 1915. The medal was established in 1918 and was often referred to as the "Mons Star," as it was first awarded to troops who fought in the Battle of Mons.

Design

The medal features a bronze four-pointed star. The obverse of the medal has crossed swords overlayed with a wreath, and a ribbon bearing the dates "1914-15". At the base of the wreath are the initials "GV". The reverse is plain, traditionally engraved with the recipient's name and service number.

Ribbon

The ribbon of the medal has gradient vertical stripes of red, white, and blue.

The 1914-1915 Star is a symbol of the sacrifice and bravery of those who served in the early stages of World War I. It represents the courage and determination of the troops who fought in some of the most significant battles of the war, including the Battle of Mons, the Battle of the Marne, and the Battle of Loos. The medal is a reminder of the sacrifices made by the soldiers who fought and died during this challenging period in history, and it is a testament to the bravery and dedication of the British and Imperial forces who served in France and Belgium during this time.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Medal history and eligibility Read the full guide to the 1914-1915 Star: its history, who is eligible, and where it sits in the order of wear.

1914-1915 Star: mounting options explained

Every replica medal can be supplied loose or mounted ready to wear. Here's how the options differ, so you can choose the right one.

Court mounted Required for serving ADF members

The medals are fixed to a stiff backing board so they sit flat and stay in line while worn. It's the neatest presentation, and serving members of the Australian Defence Force are required to wear their medals court mounted.

Swing mounted Traditional style

Each medal hangs freely from its ribbon below a top bar. This was the usual style from the Boer War through to World War II, and there are no fixed rules about who can wear it.

Ribbon bar For everyday uniform wear

Just the ribbons, mounted in order of precedence on a small bar. Ribbon bars are worn on uniform day to day, when full medals would be impractical.

Unmounted Medal and ribbon supplied separately

The medal and ribbon come as separate parts, ready for you or your mounter to assemble. Full size medals come with 30cm of ribbon and miniatures with 15cm.

Full size or miniature?

Miniatures are mounted the same way at a smaller scale. They're worn at evening and formal events, generally anything after 6pm such as dinners, where full size medals would be impractical.

Pin or magnetic?

Every style comes with a traditional pin or a magnetic fitting. Magnetic mounts hold firmly without putting holes in your jacket or uniform, and are easier to put on and take off, which helps anyone with limited dexterity.