The 1914-15 Star
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The 1914-15 Star was a campaign medal of the British
Empire, for service in World War I. The 1914-15 Star
was approved in 1918, for issue to officers and men of
British and Imperial forces who served in any theatre of
the War between 5 August 1914 and 31 December 1915
(other than those who had already qualified for the 1914
Star).
Recipients of this medal also received the British
War Medal and Victory Medal. Some 2,366,000 were
issued, including: 283,500 to the Royal Navy and
71,150 to Canadians |
Design
The medal is a four pointed star of bright bronze, ensigned
with a crown, with a height of 50mm, and a maximum width of
45mm.
The obverse has two crossed gladius (swords) with blades
upwards and a wreath of oak leaves, with the Royal Cypher of
King George V at foot and an overlaying central scroll inscribed
"1914-15".
The reverse is plain with the recipient's number, rank and
name.
The ribbon has the red white and blue colours of the Empire,
in shaded and watered stripes. The same ribbon is used for the
1914 Star
Source:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1914-15_Star
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