Miniature Bronze Medal (with "5TH AUG. 22ND NOV. 1914" clasp)

CATEGORY: Miniature

SKU: 02.GBR.0235.101.01.M.000

Estimated market value:

$50 USD

  • Miniature Bronze Medal (with "5TH AUG. 22ND NOV. 1914" clasp) Obverse
  • Miniature Bronze Medal (with "5TH AUG. 22ND NOV. 1914" clasp) Reverse
  • Miniature Bronze Medal (with "5TH AUG. 22ND NOV. 1914" clasp) Clasp

Estimated market value:

$50 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Great Britain
  • Composition
    Bronze Gilt
  • Size
    20mm
  • Remarks
    The Miniature Bronze Medal (with "5TH AUG. 22ND NOV. 1914" clasp) images are courtesy of Medal-Medaille. See the following page for more detail: http://www.medal-medaille.com/1914-star-mons-star-with-22nd-1914-clasp-miniature-p-8167.html

History


The 1914 Star was instituted by King George V by Special Army Order in 1917. The Bronze Star was awarded to Officers and men of the British Army who served in France and Belgium and took part in the retreat of Mons between August 5 and November 22, 1914, soon after the outbreak of the First World War. The 1914 Star is also referred to as the “Mons Star”. The Star was always awarded with the British War Medal and the Victory Medal. It is estimated that 378 000 Stars were issued.

The clasp, “5TH AUG. 22ND NOV. 1914” was awarded to military personnel who came under fire during this period. A silver rosette is worn when the ribbon is worn alone.

A variety of different naming styles were used and additional versions may exist that differ by manufacturer and composition.

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