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War Medals (1866-1918) - 1914 - 1915 Star
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Terms
The star was awarded to all who saw service an any theatre of
war against the central powers between 05 August 1914 and 31 December
1915 except those eligible for the 1914 Star. Canada considered
'overseas' to be service beyond the three mile limit and hence
many RCN small ships were entitled to this star. There is no bar. Please note this is only a summary outline of the conditions that apply.
"Please note that the above is only a summary outline of the conditions that apply to this medal. Additional information and a list of qualifing areas of service are available from the Honours and Awards Section, Veterans Affairs Canada, 66 Slater Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0P4"
Description
A bronze four-pointed star, 1.75 inches wide and 2.25 inches top to bottom, with its uppermost point replaced by crown. Across the face of the star are two crossed swords, (blades upward) with the blades and hilts protruding to form four additional points of the star. (The design is the same as the 1914 Star.)
Obverse
In the centre is a scroll with 1914-15. This is surrounded by a laurel wreath an on the bottom is the Royal Cypher GV (large G with smaller V inside).
Reverse
The reverse is plain.
Mounting
A suspension ring at the top of the crown is stamped out solid with the star.
Ribbon
The watered ribbon (1.25" wide), is shaded left to right: red, white, and blue.
Naming
Engraved on the reverse are the recipient's number, rank and name for the first issue.
Dates
The award was authorized in December 1918.
Issued
There were 71,150 issued to Canadians (of a total 2,366,000 issued).
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