Summary
An unissued specimen of the The Air Crew Europe Star. Awarded for two months operational flying from United Kingdom bases over Europe and the United Kingdom between 3 September 1939 and 5 June 1944. The 1939-45 Star must be earned first.
A person qualifying for this Star and the Atlantic Star and the France and Germany Star is awarded only the first earned, plus Clasps for the others. A silver rose emblem is worn on the ribbon bar to denote the award of a bar.
Physical Description
A six pointed bronze star with loop and attached ribbon from top. The obverse features, below a crown, the Royal cypher GRI above VI (Translation- George VI King and Emperor); around THE AIR CREW EUROPE STAR. The reverse is plain.
Obverse Description
A six pointed bronze star with loop and attached ribbon from top. The obverse features, below a crown, the Royal cypher GRI above the latin numeral VI (Translation- George VI King and Emperor); around THE AIR CREW EUROPE STAR.
Reverse Description
Plain
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Date Issued
1945 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
Royal Mint, London, England, Great Britain
Designed by engraving staff at the Mint. -
Inscriptions
GRI VI (Translation- George VI King and Emperor) THE AIR CREW EUROPE STAR
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Material
Bronze
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
39 mm (Width), 100 mm (Height)
Height to top of ribbon
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Shape
Star with loop and ribbon
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References
[Link 1]
[Book] Joslin, E C., et al. 1988. British Battles and Medals., 249 Pages
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