medal; "Atlantic Star (1939-1945)"

Production date
1945
 Description
Atlantic Star - six pointed star of yellow copper zinc alloy. The obverse of the star has the Royal Cypher of George VI, surmounted by a crown. Surrounded by a circlet with "The Atlantic Star" inscribed on it. The ribbon is blue, white and green to symbolise the waters of the Atlantic.
It was awarded for operational service in the Atlantic and home waters between 3 September 1939 and 8 May 1945 (2 Sept. 1945 in the Far East)
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Object
Production date
1945
Signature & date
embossing:obverse:"GRI VI/ THE ATLANTIC STAR"
Associated date
1945
Associated person
Measurement type, part and reading
Dimensions:medallion:L 5cm (L 1 15/16")
Dimensions:0 - Whole:W 3.8cm (W 1 1/2")
Accession number
2003-048-003

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