1939-45 Star

A six pointed star, uniface, surmounted by a circular band crowned containing within it the Royal monogram "G.R.I. VI". Legend: "THE 1939-1945 STAR". Fitted with a ring and ribbon of equal stripes of pale blue, scarlet and dark blue. Awarded posthumously to Astley Gammon, apprentice Merchant Navy

Object Details

ID: ZBA1241
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