Summary
Bar to be sewn on the ribbon of the World War II medal The Atlantic Star. Those who qualified for both The Atlantic Star and The Air Crew Europe Star were awarded the first and then issued with a bar to be sewn on the ribbon to indicate that the wearer had also qualified for the other Star. In this case the person would have first qualified for The Atlantic Star then the Air Crew Europe Star; then the bar AIR CREW EUROPE would be attached to the ribbon of The Atlantic Star.
Physical Description
A rectangular bronze bar with the words: AIR CREW EUROPE. It has a small hole in each corner for sewing to the ribbon of The Atlantic Star.
Obverse Description
A rectangular bronze bar with the words: AIR CREW EUROPE. It has a small hole in each corner for sewing to the ribbon of The Africa 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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Inscriptions
"AIR CREW EUROPE".
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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
31 mm (Width), 6 mm (Height)
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Shape
Rectangle
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References
[Book] Joslin, E C., et al. 1988. British Battles and Medals., 249 Pages
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