Date
Instituted: 1918.
Campaign: First World War 1914-18.
Description: Four pointed star with
the top point being hidden by a crown. The obverse has a scroll
in the centre with the year ‘1914’ in the centre surrounded by a
laurel wreath with the 'GV' monogram at the bottom and two crossed
swords in the background. The ribbon is attached via a ring
on top of the crown and the reverse is plain and flat.
Metal: Bronze.
Size: 50mm high and 45mm wide.
Clasps: None authorised for this medal.
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Naming: Block
capital letters in 3 lines on the reverse in either small or square
sans serif capitals.
Comments: Some 2,366,000 of these
stars were awarded including 283,500 to the Royal Navy and 71,500
to Canadian troops. Those who enlisted after the introduction
of conscription (in 1916) would not qualify for this medal hence
the award was for those who had ‘volunteered’ for active service
before conscription. This Star is always accompanied by the
War Service Medal 1914-20 and Victory Medal 1914-19.
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