Star 1939-1945 – World War II – United Kingdom – WW2 1939-45 star
In bronze
Total weight (with ribbon): 18.24 g
Star dimensions (without bail): 38 x 44 mm
This decoration is awarded in recognition of the recipient’s operational service during World War II (1939-1945) between September 3, 1939 and May 8, 1945 (Europe) or September 2, 1945 (Asia)
Obverse:
Six-pointed star with the monogram of King George VI in its center ( GRI : Georgius Rex Imperator / George King and Emperor) , surmounted by the royal crown , and surrounded by the legend: THE 1939-1945 STAR .
Reverse:
Virgin without attribution.
Ribbon :
The ribbon is composed of three stripes of equal width, dark blue , red and light blue , which represent respectively the Navy (NAVY), the Army (ARMY) and the Air Force (RAF).
