BRITISH RIBBON FOR STAR CAMPAIGN MEDAL 1939-1945 SOLD BY THE FOOT
$5.95
BRITISH RIBBON FOR STAR CAMPAIGN MEDAL 1939-1945 – REPRODUCTION
Description
$6.00 per one foot. The ribbon is 1.25 inches wide and has three vertical stripes of dark blue, red and light blue. The dark blue stripe represents the Naval Forces and the Merchant Navy, the red stripe the Armies and the light blue stripe the Air Forces.
The ribbon for this medal, along with those of the other Second World War campaign stars, is reputed to have been designed by King George VI, with the three equal bands representing the equal contributions towards victory of the Royal Navy, Army, and the Royal Air Force respectively. – The 1939–45 Star was a campaign medal of the British Commonwealth, awarded for service in the Second World War. The medal was awarded for operational service between 3 September 1939 and 2 September 1945.
- – The 1939–45 Star is a six–pointed star of yellow copper zinc alloy, with a height of 44mm and maximum width of 38mm.
- – The obverse has a central design of the Royal Cypher, surmounted by a crown. The cypher is surrounded by a circlet containing the words ‘The 1939–45 Star’.
- – Army personnel had to complete 6 months service in an operational command. Airborne troops qualified if they had participated in any airborne operations and had completed 2 months service in a fully operational unit.
- – Air Force personnel had to participate in operations against the enemy providing that 2 months service had been completed in an operational unit. Non-aircrew personnel had to complete 6 months service in an area of operational army command.
- – Naval personnel qualified if they completed 6 months service, and at least 1 voyage was made through an operational area.
- – Royal Observer Corps personnel for service of 1080 days. The star was immediately awarded if the service period was terminated by death, disability or wounding.
ALSO VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.MILITARYTOUR.COM FOR MUCH MORE MILITARIA
Additional information
Weight | 0.01 kg |
---|
Vendor Info
- Military Tour
- Vendor: Doug Johnston
-
Address:
210 Dufferin Avenue
Winnipeg MB R2W 2X5
-
GERMAN HERMANN GORING VISOR CAP
Sold by Military TourReichsmarschall Hermann Göring Visor Cap Hermann Göring's reputation for flamboyant uniforms and insignia is born out in the design of his beautifully embroidered "Reichsmarshall" cap. This model is made of doeskin wool in the light, blue-grey color to match his…
-
WW2 CANADIAN 1939- 1945 WAR MEDAL RIBBON FULL SIZE 12 INCH
Sold by Military TourIssued to all members of the armed forces for at least 28 days war service. This is from an original weave roll of WWII Canadian 1939 - 1945 War Medal Ribbon Sold per foot ALSO VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.MILITARYTOUR.COM FOR MUCH…
-
GERMAN LUFTWAFFE EM VISOR CAP GOLDEN YELLOW PIPING
Sold by Military TourMade in Germany by Erel who is one of the original manufacturers from WW11 of this visor. Enlisted caps are in high demand so we are offering these in golden yellow piping. Featuring materials that were unique to the Luftwaffe:…
-
BRITISH WW11 CIVILIAN DUTY GAS MASK BCD ST MASK 1942 – SAME TYPE USED BY SID WILSON OF SLIPKNOT FAME
Sold by Military TourUnused WWII BRF gas mask dated 7/4/42. These masks were also used by the British home guard in WW2. This is the same type gas mask as worn by Sid Wilson of Slipknot from their self titled album. Slipknot is an…
-
GERMAN 4TH SS PANZER GRENADIER DIVISION “POLIZEI ” LIGHTER
Sold by Military TourFeatures a flat black 4th SS Panzer Grenadier division Polizei design on both sides of the lighter. Wind-proof lighter. (Fluid not included). ALSO VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.MILITARYTOUR.COM FOR MUCH MORE MILITARIA
-
DIE SA – STANDARTE SALZBURG KEHRT VOM REICHSPARTEITAG HEIM
Sold by Military TourAdolf Hitler Cigarette cards- Card Series: Adolf Hitler Une Sein Weg Zu Grossdeutschland Card Nr. 8 Autria Tabakwerke A.G. Size card : 48 mm X 63 mm Excellent condition ALSO VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.MILITARYTOUR.COM FOR MUCH MORE MILITARIA