Miniature 1914 Star

The 1914 Star was issued to the British Expeditionary Force and their immediate reinforcements, who crossed into Belgium and France. In 1919, King George V authorised the issue of a clasp 5TH AUG - 22ND NOV 1914 for any soldier who came under enemy fire or within range of enemy mobile artillery in France or Belgium between the 5 August and 22 November 1914. This was authorised under Army Order 361. This clasp was to distinguish between front line soldiers and those who worked in the rearward areas. The clasp is sewn directly onto the ribbon.