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Awarded for operational flying from UK bases over Europe, for a period
of two months between 3 September 1939 and 4 June 1944. Entitlement to either
the Atlantic or France and Germany Stars was denoted by the appropriate bar.
It was not awarded after D-Day. The Air Crew Europe Star may not be awarded
until the 1939-1945 Star has been qualified for by 60 days service in an
air operational unit. The total requirement to earn both stars is four months
(120 days).
BARS
If later entitled to a second or third star, its bar would be worn:
ATLANTIC or FRANCE AND GERMANY
DESCRIPTION
A six-pointed star. 1.5 inches
OBVERSE
The star has a circular centre with the GRI/VI monogram, surmounted by a crown and inscribed THE AIR CREW EUROPE STAR round the foot.
REVERSE
Plain
MOUNTING
A small ring at the top of the cross through which a larger ring passes.
RIBBON
Pale blue (the sky) with black edges (night flying) and a narrow yellow stripe on either side (enemy searchlights).
NAMING
Issued un-named
DATES
1945
ISSUED
Total issued - Can anyone help?
There were 12,800 issued to Canadians.
METAL
Bronze
SIZE
Height 44mm Max Width 38mm
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