1914 Star
The 1914 Star, colloquially known as the Mons Star, is a British First World War campaign medal for service in France or Belgium between 5 August and 22 November 1914.
| 1914 Star | |
|---|---|
Obverse and reverse of the 1914 Star | |
| Type | Campaign medal |
| Awarded for | Campaign service |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Presented by | the Monarch of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions, and Emperor of India |
| Eligibility | British, Indian and Canadian forces |
| Campaign(s) | France and Belgium 1914 |
| Clasps | 5th AUG.–22nd NOV. 1914 |
| Established | April 1917 |
| Total | 378,000 |
| Ribbon bar without and with rosette | |
| Order of wear | |
| Next (higher) | India General Service Medal (1909) |
| Next (lower) | 1914–15 Star |
| Related | 1914–15 Star British War Medal Victory Medal Territorial Force War Medal |
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