Atlantic Star

A six pointed star, uniface, surmounted by a circular band crowned containing within it the Royal monogram 'G.R.I. VI.' Legend: 'THE ATLANTIC STAR'. Fitted with a ring and blue and pale green shot silk ribbon. Awarded posthumously to Astley Gammon, apprentice Merchant Navy.

Object Details

ID: ZBA1240
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: War medal
Display location: Not on display
Events: World War II, 1939-1945
Date made: circa 1945
People: Gamman, Astley E.
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 91 x 44 x 4 mm