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Thomas Whitfield\'s 1914-1915 Star Medal DUNIH 430.4

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Thomas Whitfield\'s 1914-1915 Star Medal

Medal , the 1914-195 Star (nicknamed Pip) displayed on a red, white and blue striped ribbon and presented to Thomas Whitfield, one of the stokers onboard the Discovery on the National British Antarctic Expedition 1901-1904, for his service during World War I. Medal takes the shape of a four-pointed star with crown at top, 2 crossed swords and laurel wreath. Inscribed with ‘G.V. ‘ monogram and ‘1914-15’. The reverse of the star is plain with the recipient’s service number, rank, name and unit impressed on it.

Number: DUNIH 430.4
Name: Thomas Whitfield\'s 1914-1915 Star Medal
Date: Not Specified
Location: In Store