France and Germany Star
United Kingdom military campaign medal for service in the Second World War / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The France and Germany Star is a military campaign medal, instituted by the United Kingdom in May 1945 for award to British Commonwealth forces who served in France, Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands or Germany and adjacent sea areas between 6 June 1944 and 8 May 1945, during the Second World War.[1][2]
Quick Facts The France and Germany Star, Type ...
The France and Germany Star | |
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Type | Military campaign medal |
Awarded for | Entry into operational service |
Country | United Kingdom |
Presented by | the Monarch of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth, and Emperor of India |
Eligibility | All Ranks |
Campaign(s) | North West Europe 1944-1945 |
Clasps | ATLANTIC |
Established | May 1945 |
Order of wear | |
Next (higher) | Italy Star |
Next (lower) | Defence Medal |
Related | Atlantic Star |
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One clasp, 'Atlantic', could be worn on the medal ribbon.[3][4]