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Atlantic Star

Like all others issued in the Second World War this star was unnamed and, as the name indicates, was awarded to commemorate the battle of the Atlantic, the qualifying period being from 3rd September 1939 to 8th May 1945.
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The Atlantic Star is a military campaign medal, instituted by the United Kingdom in May 1945 for award to subjects of the British Commonwealth for service in the Second World War, specifically those who took part in the Battle of the Atlantic, the longest continuous campaign of the war.

Two clasps were instituted to be worn on the medal ribbon, the Air Crew Europe Clasp and the France and Germany Clasp
Awarded by the Monarch of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth, and Emperor of India
Country
United Kingdom
Type Military campaign medal
Eligibility All Ranks
Awarded for 180 days of operational service or
60 days of operational flying
Campaign(s) Battle of the Atlantic
Clasps AIR CREW EUROPE
FRANCE AND GERMANY
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlantic_Star
 

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