ORIGINAL '5th AUG-22nd NOV 1914' CLASP. Guaranteed genuine & original issue

Guaranteed genuine & original issue

As described on page 50 of Williamson's 'Great War Medal Collector's Companion, Volume 1'

> Correct 31mm x 5mm, as verified by digital calipers

> Original rigid (not soft) metal manufacture

> Correct letter & punctuation spacing

Also known as the 'Mons Bar', it denoted active service within range of the enemy's guns in France & Flanders between 5th August and 22nd November 1914 and was officially awarded to the 'Old Contemptibles' to wear on the ribbon of their 1914 Star

Condition: GVF

Note: Several available in GVF condition, as illustrated (stock photo)