1939–1945 Star
The 1939–1945 Star is a military campaign medal instituted by the United Kingdom on 8 July 1943 for award to British and Commonwealth forces for service in the Second World War. Two clasps were instituted to be worn on the medal ribbon, Battle of Britain and Bomber Command.
| The 1939–1945 Star | |
|---|---|
Awarded to a South African, C276539 J.P. Lemmetjies | |
| Type | Military campaign medal |
| Awarded for | 180 days of operational service or 60 days of operational flying |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Presented by | the Monarch of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth, and Emperor of India |
| Eligibility | All Ranks |
| Campaign(s) | Second World War |
| Clasps | BATTLE OF BRITAIN BOMBER COMMAND |
| Established | 8 July 1943 |
| First awarded | 1943 |
| Ribbon bar (left) and rosettes for the Battle of Britain (centre) and Bomber Command (right) clasps | |
| Order of wear | |
| Next (higher) | India General Service Medal (1936) |
| Next (lower) | Atlantic Star |
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