WW1 British Canadian MID Ribbon Bar Device

The WW1 British Canadian MID Ribbon Bar Device is an authentic military insignia awarded to members of British and Canadian forces who were officially Mentioned in Despatches during the First World War. This device consists of a small bronze oak leaf, worn on the appropriate campaign medal ribbon, in recognition of a soldier’s distinguished service or gallant conduct as reported by senior command. The MID device was authorized for wear on campaign medals related to service in various theaters between 1914 and 1919. Characteristically, it measures approximately 1.5 centimeters in length and is designed to be affixed to the medal’s ribbon bar. This item reflects the official system of military honors employed by both British and Canadian forces during WW1 and is a representative artifact of the recognition procedures contemporaneous to the conflict. The device provides historical insight into military commendation practices and is of interest to collectors of WW1-era militaria.