The 1939-1945 Star is a Second World War medal that was issued between 02 September 1939 and 08 May 1945 (Europe) or 02 September 1945 (Pacific).
Eligibility and criteria
The medal was awarded for six months service on active operations for Army and Navy, and two months for active air-crew.
Description
The six–pointed star is yellow copper zinc alloy. Stars issued to Australian personnel have recipient names engraved on the plain reverse.
The obverse has a central design of the Royal and Imperial cypher, surmounted by a crown. The cypher is surrounded by a circlet containing the words ‘The 1939-45 Star’.
