1939–1945 Star

The 1939–1945 Star
Awarded to a South African, C276539 J.P. Lemmetjies
TypeMilitary campaign medal
Awarded for180 days of operational service or 60 days of operational flying
Country United Kingdom
Presented bythe Monarch of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth, and Emperor of India
EligibilityAll ranks
CampaignSecond World War
Clasps
  • Battle of Britain
  • Bomber Command
Established8 July 1943
First award1943
Clasps
Ribbon bar
Rosettes for the Battle of Britain
Bomber Command
Order of wear
Next (higher)India General Service Medal (1936)
Next (lower)Atlantic 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.

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