1939–45 Star Medal (Full Size) Campaign Bar Options:Add Bomber Command Bar recognising the immense courage and

recognising the immense courage and endurance of those who fought in one of the most gruelling theatres of the Second World War

Since 1937 the cross has had the year of award engraved - usually on the bottom arm but examples do exist engraved in the centre

Four men received the cross with THREE bars and 170 with two bars during the period 1914-1920

The equivalent award for the other ranks for gallantry at sea in presence of the enemy was the Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) which had been instituted in 1914 and

1939–45 Star Medal (Full Size) Campaign Bar Options:Add Bomber Command Bar recognising the immense courage and19391945 Star Medal (Replica) The 19391945 Star was awarded to members of the British and Commonwealth Armed Forces who served during the Second World War. It recognises operational service between 3 September 1939 and 2 September 1945, symbolising courage, endurance, and dedication throughout the global conflict. This is an officially licensed replica medal, produced under approval from the UK Ministry of Defence. Each piece is British made in the