Four-pointed faceted bronze star with crown and loop suspension; the face with crossed swords and a circular oak wreath imposed, a ribbon centrally bearing the dates ‘1914-15’, the royal cipher ‘GV’ (for King George V) below; the reverse plain, with the attribution ‘TS. 2099, / T. BAIN. / TR.. R.N.R.; on replaced correct ribbon.
The Star was instituted in 1918 and awarded to those who had served in any theatre of war between 5 August 1914 and 31 December 1915 but had not already been awarded the 1914 Star.
Nicholas Gilbert of Newlyn, Cornwall, was born on 30 September 1869. He served in the Royal Naval Reserve, being awarded the Royal Naval Reserve Long Service and Good Conduct Medal in 1912. He was also entitled to the British War Medal 1914-1920 and the Inter-Allied Victory Medal 1914-1919. Sold with a copy of his certificate of service and of the Admiralty Roll showing entitlement.
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