Also known as the Mons Star, the medal is a bronze star with a red, white and blue ribbon, reflecting the French Tricolore.
Issued to British forces who served in France or Belgium from 5 August 1914 (the declaration of war) to midnight 22 November 1914 (the end of the First Battle of Ypres).
In 1919 King George V authorised a clasp bearing these dates for those who had actually been under fire during that period. The majority of the 400,000 recipients of the star were officers and the men of the prewar British Army, the “Old Contemptibles” who landed in France soon after the outbreak of the First World War and who took part in the retreat from Mons, hence the popular nickname on the Mons Star by which this medal is often known.
A recipient of the 1914 Star could not also be awarded the 1914–15 Star. The 1914–15 Star was awarded for service in specified theatres of war between 5 August 1914 and 31 December 1915.
Approx 123 Australian troops were entitled to the 1914 star - the main force of the Australian volunteers only sailed from Western Australia on 1 November 1914, well into the qualifying period for the 1914 Star. unsure if there were any Australian recipients of the star with clasp
You are purchasing an Authentic Medal weighing 31g.
Great condition original Medal as shown. This is the Medal and ribbon you will receive.
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