Burma Star is a Campaign Medal Issued to British Commonwealth Forces in WW2

Description: Burma Star is a Campaign Medal Issued to British Commonwealth Forces in WW2 .Medals may differ to Photo but quality is as shown DescriptionThe Burma Star is a six pointed star of yellow copper/zinc alloy, with a height of 44 mm and a maximum width of 38 mm.The obverse has a central design of the Royal Cypher of King George VI, surmounted by a crown. The cypher is surrounded by a circlet containing the words The Burma Star'.The reverse is plain, although Stars issued to Australian and South African personnel have recipient names impressed. The ribbon for this medal, along with those of the other Second World War campaign stars, is reputed to have been designed by King George VI. The broad dark blue stripes represent British forces, the red stripe Commonwealth forces, and the bright orange stripes represent the sun. Normal 0 false false false EN-AU X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 HistoryThe Burma Star was a campaign medal of the British Commonwealth, awarded for service in World War II. The medal was awarded for service in the Burma Campaign between 11 December 1941 and 2 September 1945. This medal was also awarded for certain specified service in China, Hong Kong, Malaya and Sumatra: Hong Kong - between 26 December 1941 and 2 September 1945 China and Malaya - between 16 February 1942 and 2 September 1945 Sumatra - between 24 March 1942 and 2 September 1945 Second World War service in China, Hong Kong, Malaya and Sumatra after 8 December 1941 but prior to the above start dates was recognized by the award of the Pacific Star. Eligibility requirements Royal Navy and Merchant Navy personnel qualified through service in an area restricted to the Bay of Bengal, and enclosed by a line running from the southernmost point of Ceylon for a distance of 300 miles south, then to a point 300 miles west of the southernmost point of Sumatra, and continuing east to the western side of the Sunda Strait, including the Strait of Malacca. The 6 months service for the 1939-1945 Star had to be earned, before service could count towards the Burma Star. Army personnel qualified through service in any part of Burma. Service in the Indian provinces of Bengal and Assam in the period 1 May 1942 to 2 September 1945 also qualified. Air force aircrew had to make one operational sortie. Air Force ground crew had the same restrictions as the Army. Check out my other items! Be sure to Leave Feedback! Feedback: please contact us if you have any concerns with your item once it arrives, or questions before leaving feedback. You are our number one priority, we will ease or rectify any problems that may occur immediately to make your eBay purchase a pleasurable experience.Service: we aim to provide superior service & 100% customer satisfaction.Combined Shipping: we will combine shipping at the lowest possible combined rate, a new updated invoice will be sent to you. Payment Overseas: we only accept payment outside Australia through PayPal .Payment Australia: we prefer payment by Direct Bank Deposit,Australia Post Money Order or Pay on pick up.Refund Policy: given only if item is not as described in the listing, or faulty. Full cost of purchase excluding your return postage will be refunded. However, if you simply change your mind, we will not refund.Westcoat Military Antiques: i a dealer in fine original world militaria, with a growing reputation in rare Military Medals, World Orders, Badges and other collectable militaria. We pride ourselves on honesty, accurate descriptions and professional customer service.

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