Swords cross through the angles of the star and where they meet they are surmounted with a scroll bearing the date 1914 above which is a smaller scroll bearing the date Aug and a similar scroll below bearing Nov with a plain reverse

always issued with the Queen's medal and usually issued with the two date bars

Pre 1954 Issue (BRITT:OMM)

The Mercantile Marine War Medal

If you are looking for the miniature of this medal

Cadet Forces Miniature Medal EIIR Campaign_Afghanistan Swords cross through the anglesThe qualifying period for the medal is 12 years, with clasps awarded for further 8 years and from 1st April 1999, 6 years service. Up to 3 additional awards are decorated with bars, 4+ awards were decorated by a gilt rosette.