Name/Title
1939-1945 StarEntry/Object ID
2025.25.3Description
1939-1945 Star. Six pointed copper-zinc alloy star. Centre of star has Royal Cypher of King George VI surmounted by a Crown. Star has circled scroll title "The 1939-1945 Star under the Royal Cypher. Reverse of star is flat and un-inscribed. Ribbon is dark blue, red, and light blue and measures 3.2 x 5.6 cm. Top of medal has fixed ring suspender. Medal is court-mounted in group of 16 medals.Use
Awarded to British and Commonwealth forces for six months of service on active operations from 02 September 1939 and 08 May 1945 or 02 September 1945.Made/Created
Notes
Instituted by Great Britain in 1943 and authorized in Canada in August 1946.Inscription/Signature/Marks
Transcription
No accession number on medal.Dimensions
Width
4.5 cmLength
5 cmDimension Notes
2mm thick