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". Bar: "BATTLE OF BRITAIN". A specimen. Fitted with a ring and ribbon of equal stripes of pale blue, scarlet and dark blue.

Object Details

ID: MED0447
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: War medal
Display location: Not on display
Events: World War II, 1939-1945; World War II: Battle of Britain, 1940
Date made: ca.1945
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: 44 mm