1914 STAR, medal, British
W1970.734
Four pointed bright bronze star ensigned with a crown. The obverse has crossed gladius, overlaid with an oak wreath that is ensigned with the cypher of King George V. Interlaced in the crossed blades of the gladius is an ‘S’ shaped scroll bearing the words ‘AUG’, ‘1914’, and ‘NOV’. The reverse is plain and is stamped with the name and unit of the recipient.Originally eronoeously entered in register as 1914 Service Medal.
The ribbon is red, white and blue, shaded and watered.
Ref: Ribbons and Medals, Taprell Dorling, H.,p.122, George Philip, London, 1974
Ref: www.defence.gov.au/medals
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | W1970.734 |
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| Accession Date: | 25 Jun 1966 |
Material
| Bronze/Metal | 0 - Whole |
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| Ribbon/Textile |
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