Summary
1914 Star Medal issued to Cpl. F.W. Wise, service number 8215, 1 / SOM: L.I. (1st Somerset Light Infantry) for service in World War I.
This medal was sanctioned in October 1919 to be awarded to those who had served in France or Belgium between 5 August 1914 and midnight 22-23 November 1914. Those who had been under fire received a bar bearing these dates. These included those who took part in the retreat from Mons, which has led to this medal being given the nick-name the 'Mons Star'.
Obverse Description
A four pointed star with the top point replaced by a crown with attached loop, crossed swords project between the points of the star and at the centre, within an oak wreath, a scroll wrapped around the swords reads AUG 1914 NOV; at the base of the wreath is a large G which encloses a V (King George V).
Reverse Description
8215 L. CPL. F.W.WISE 1 / SOM: L.I.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1917 AD
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Issued By
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Artist
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Awarded To
Corporal F. W. Wise, England, Great Britain, 1917
8215 L-Cpl F.W. Wise, 1st Somerset Light Infantry -
Inscriptions
AUG 1914 NOV G V 8215 L. CPL. F.W.WISE 1 SOM: L.I.
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Material
Bronze
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
43 mm (Width), 62 mm (Height)
Height to top of suspension ring
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Shape
Star with loop and ribbon
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References
[Book] Joslin, E C., et al. 1988. British Battles and Medals., 226 Pages
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