Recipients had to have entered a theatre of the war between 5 August 1914 , the day following the British declaration of war against the German Empire , and the armistice of 11 November 1918 , both dates inclusive . The medal was never awarded singly , but to all those who were awarded either the 1914 Star or the 1914 – 15 Star , or to all of those who were awarded the British War Medal
1914 Star
1914 Star
Victory Medal (South Africa)