Six-pointed bronze campaign star with a ring suspension at the top. The obverse features the Royal Cypher “GRI VI” (for King George VI) surmounted by a crown, surrounded by the inscription THE 1939–1945 STAR. The reverse is plain, as typical for this medal series.
Awarded to members of the British Commonwealth and Allied forces who completed six months of operational service between 3 September 1939 and 2 September 1945. It was typically issued with a ribbon bearing dark blue, red, and light blue stripes, representing the Royal Navy, Army, and Royal Air Force respectively.