WWI 1914 TRIO WITH MONS CLASP AND DOUBLE MID

WWI 1914 Star Trio – With “5th Aug–22 Nov 1914” Clasp & Double MID

Awarded to: 28769 Gunner F. R. Humphries, Royal Field Artillery
With Original Ribbons & Two Mentioned in Despatches Oak Leaves

💰 Price

£800

🪙 Condition

Very Fine (VF)
All medals retain their original period ribbons.

📜 Historical Detail

A desirable early‑war 1914 Star Trio awarded to Gunner F. R. Humphries, Royal Field Artillery. The “5th August – 22nd November 1914” clasp confirms active service in France and Flanders during the opening phase of the Great War, including the Retreat from Mons, the Marne, the Aisne, and the First Battle of Ypres.

Humphries was further distinguished by two Mentions in Despatches (MID), recognising gallant or meritorious service in the field — a distinction awarded to only a small proportion of men. Double MID groups to early‑war artillerymen are notably scarce.

⚖️ Medal Details

• 1914 Star with clasp “5th Aug–22 Nov 1914”
• British War Medal
• Victory Medal with two MID oak leaves
• Correctly named: 28769 GNR. F. R. HUMPHRIES. R.F.A.
• Original ribbons present and intact

🎨 Design & Naming

• Standard impressed naming as issued
• Oak leaves correctly affixed to Victory Medal ribbon
• Matching, untouched original ribbons across the group

🔢 Entitlement & Significance

• Confirmed 1914 Star clasp entitlement
• Double Mention in Despatches
• Early‑war Regular RFA service
• A historically important and highly collectable artillery group

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