Summary
1939 - 1945 Star Medal, awarded yo R. D. Grist (VX 37858) in 1945. Minted by Royal Mint, London.
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 1939 - 1945 STAR. The bar BATTLE OF BRITAIN, is sewn to the ribbon. The reverse is Impressed VX 37858 R.D. GRIST
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 1939 - 1945 STAR. The bar BATTLE OF BRITAIN, is sewn to the ribbon.
Reverse Description
VX 37858 R.D. GRIST
Edge Description
Plain
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation & Subsequent Transfer from Victorian Branch, Returned & Services League of Australia Limited (RSL), (Widow of) R. D. Grist, Aug 1987
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Date Issued
1945 AD
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Awarded To
Private Raymond D. Grist, Australia, 1945
VX 37858 R.D. Grist -
Issued By
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Inscriptions
GRI VI (Translation- George VI King and Emperor) THE 1939 - 1945 STAR VX 37858 R.D. GRIST
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Material
Bronze
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Type of item
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Dimensions
41 mm (Width)
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Shape
Star and ribbon
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References
[Book] Joslin, E C., et al. 1988. British Battles and Medals., 246 - 248 Pages
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