1914 Star

The 1914 Star is a military campaign medal that was instituted in 1917 to commemorate the service of British and Imperial forces during the First World War. This medal was awarded to individuals who served in France or Belgium between 5 August and midnight on 22 November 1914, which was the period known as the "First Battle of Ypres".

This medal was not awarded with any clasps

To be eligible for the 1914 Star, personnel must have served on the establishment of a unit or formation in a theatre of war. Individuals who entered a theatre of war on duty after 22 November 1914 were not eligible for this medal. The 1914 Star could be awarded alone or with other campaign medals, such as the British War Medal and the Victory Medal.

Design

The design of the 1914 Star features a four-pointed star made of bronze. The obverse has a central design of crossed swords, overlayed with a ribbon with the inscription "AUG-NOV, 1914". The design is surrounded by a wreath of oak leaves, with the initials GV at the base of the wreath. The reverse of the medal is plain, traditionally engraved with the recipient's name and service number.

Ribbon

The ribbon of the 1914 Star has gradient vertical stripes of red, white, and blue.

The 1914 Star is a symbol of bravery and dedication of those who served during the early days of the First World War, and a recognition of their contribution to the war effort.