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1914-15 Star Medal

c. 1914 - 1915
Subcollections
Isobel Bradbury
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

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

National Archives of Australia

Service record for Clarence Gilbert Bennett.

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

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