Medal 1939 - 1945 Star

The 1939–1945 Star is an original British campaign medal awarded to members of the British and Commonwealth armed forces for active service throughout the duration of World War II. Eligibility required a minimum period of operational service on land, at sea, or in the air. The medal is in the traditional six-pointed star shape and bears the royal cipher of King George VI. Its ribbon features dark blue, red, and light blue stripes, representing the Royal Navy, the Army, and the Royal Air Force. As a general symbol of Allied military service from 1939 to 1945, the 1939–1945 Star is a historic and essential medal highly valued by collectors of WWII decorations.