1939-1945 Star and George VI War Medal - WWII British Campaign Medals #2256134 (License: Personal Use)

The 1939-1945 Star, a bronze five-pointed star with a central emblem of the Royal Cypher and crown, was awarded to personnel who served in operational areas between 1939 and 1945. To its right is the circular silver George VI War Medal, featuring the profile of King George VI and inscribed with “GEORGIUS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX F:D:IND:IMP,” awarded to all full-time military and civilian personnel who served for at least 28 days between September 3, 1939, and September 2, 1945.

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