Summary
1914-15 Star awarded to Sjt. W.F. Doubleday of New Zealand, 15/145 A, N.Z.E.F. (New Zealand Expeditionary Force).
The 1914-15 Star was authorised in 1918 to be awarded to those who saw service between 5 August 1914 and 31 December 1915 (excluding those who were eligibile for the 1914 Star) - 2,350,000 were issued.
Obverse Description
Bronze four pointed star with the top point replaced by a crown with attached loop and ribbon, crossed swords project between the points of the star and at the centre, within an oak wreath, a scroll crossing the swords reads '1914-15'; at the base of the wreath is a large 'G' which encloses a V (King George V).
Reverse Description
Stamped in block capitals: '15/145 A SJT. W.F. DOUBLEDAY N.Z.E.F.'.
Edge Description
Plain
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation & Subsequent Transfer from Victorian Branch, Returned & Services League of Australia Limited (RSL), Miss M. J. Dunstone, Jun 1985
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Date Issued
1918 AD
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Issued By
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Awarded To
Sergeant W. F. Doubleday, New Zealand, 1918
15/145 A Sgt W.F. Doubleday, New Zealand Expeditionary Force (N.Z.E.F.). -
Inscriptions
1914 - 15 G V (King George V) 15/145 A SJT. W.F. DOUBLEDAY N.Z.E.F.
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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
45 mm (Width), 62 mm (Height)
height to top of support 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., 227 Pages
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