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Circular wooden plaque with 1914-15 British star medal

Publication Year :
1918

Abstract

The obverse side of this circular wooden plaque is covered in a varnish. At the top of the plaque, the name "J. AUSTIN" is carved into it on a scroll, with the years, 1914 and 1918 on either side of the name. To the right of the scroll are two crossed swords and to the left, two crossed rifles. In the center a space has been carved out, designed to fit the British star medal. The four pointed star medal features two crossed swords, a crown above them and a wreath surrounding them. The cypher of King George V is at the bottom of the wreath. The center of the medal features a scroll with 1914-15 written on it. The reverse of the medal has the recipient's number, rank, name and regiment. The medal is suspended from a blue, white and red ribbon. On the plaque, surrounding the medal, a laurel wreath is carved

Details

Database :
OAIster
Notes :
Title by cataloger., Date from item., The 1914-15 British star medal was established in 1918. To be eligible for the medal, a soldier had to have served in the war between August 5, 1914 and December 31, 1915.
Accession number :
edsoai.on1004274702