Summary
The Pacific Star Medal, awarded to R.D. Grist (VX 37858) in 1945. This medal was awarded for service in the Pacific theatre between 8 December 1941 and 2 September 1945
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 PACIFIC STAR. The reverse is puunched 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 PACIFIC STAR.
Reverse Description
VX 37858 R.D. GRIST
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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Collection Names
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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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Issued By
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Mint
Private Raymond D. Grist
VX 37858 R.D. Grist -
Awarded To
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Inscriptions
GRI VI (Translation- George VI King and Emperor) THE PACIFIC 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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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
39 mm (Width), 100 mm (Height)
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Shape
Star with loop and ribbon
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References
[Book] Joslin, E C., et al. 1988. British Battles and Medals., 250 Pages
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Keywords
Pacific War, 1941-1945, Wars & Conflicts, World War II, 1939-1945
