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1914-15 Star Medal

c. 1914 - 1915
Subcollections
People > Isobel Bradbury
Military > World War One
Overview

A four point brass star medal with a crown at the top point. Connecting all bases of the four points is a wreath, and underneath the wreath are two crossed swords and a scroll across the centre of the two swords. The medal is stuck on a piece of red, white and blue ribbon.

Historical information

The 1914-15 Star was authorised in 1918 and was awarded for service in specified theatres of war between 5 August 1914 and 31 December 1915. The medal was awarded to Clarence Gilbert Bennett, service number 1586.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-202-HS2025.118a
Item type
Medals
Material
Brass
Width
4.5000 cm
Height or length
6.3000 cm
Inscriptions and markings

The inscription across the two swords is "1914-15". At the bottom point is a a "V" within a "G".

Engraved on the back of the medal is "1586 PTE. C.G. BENNETT 16 BN. A.I.F."

Year
c. 1914 - 1915
Statement of significance

This item is significant as it shows a piece of farm machinery which used gas producers.

Primary significance criteria
Historic significance
Links to additional resources
Australian Government DPG Fact Sheet [www.defence.gov.au]

A document which lists the medals of the First World War.

National Archives of Australia [recordsearch.naa.gov.au]

Service record for Clarence Gilbert Bennett.

Last modified
Tuesday, 31 March, 2026
Completeness
94
Rights category
Date of creation +70 years
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1914-15 Star Medal
1914-15 Star Medal

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