1914-1915 Star

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.

Unmounted Medals

If you order your medal unmounted, the medal and ribbon will be supplied as separate components. Miniature medals will be supplied with 15cm of ribbon and full size medals will be supplied with 30cm of ribbon.

1914-1915 Star Full Size Court Mounted

The court mounting of medals involves securing medals to a stiff backing board, along with the placement of a brooch fitting on the board. This ensures that the medals remain firmly in place and do not shift or move about while being worn.

It is mandatory for active members of the Australian Defence Force to have their medals court mounted, as it is considered the appropriate method of presenting military honours in a professional and respectful manner. By doing so, the medals are given proper recognition and are displayed in a neat and organized fashion.

1914-1915 Star Full Size Swing Mounted

The swing mounting of medals refers to the attachment of a medal to a ribbon that is allowed to hang freely from a brooch, which in turn is affixed to a uniform or clothing. This mounting style was commonly used for medals from the Boer War up to and including World War II, although there are no fixed guidelines or regulations regarding its use.

1914-1915 Star Miniature Court Mounted

Miniature Court Mounted medals are mounted using the same method as Full size medals, yet they are typically worn to ceremonies were wearing full size medals would be impractical. These medals are commonly worn to all ceremonies that take place after 6 pm such as dinners.

1914-1915 Star Miniature Swing Mounted

Miniature Swing Mounted medals are mounted using the same method as Full size medals, yet they are typically worn to ceremonies were wearing full size medals would be impractical. These medals are commonly worn to all ceremonies that take place after 6 pm such as dinners.

1914-1915 Star Ribbon Bar

A ribbon bar is a small, rectangular display of ribbons worn on military uniforms to represent various honours and awards earned by the wearer. These ribbons are arranged in a specific order and are attached to a backing, which is then attached to the uniform. Ribbon bars are a compact and convenient way for military personnel to display their achievements and are often used in situations where a full-sized medal or award would be impractical.