World War II British Medals and Miniatures

191,00 €

Very nice Set of Medals, Miniatures, and Ribbon Bar of a British WWII Veteran.

This set includes:

Four original, full-size, mounted medals:

Miniature medals: A set of four mounted miniature versions of the full-size medals.

A ribbon bar: Featuring three ribbons—those of the 1939–1945 Star, the Burma Star, and the Defence Medal.

The entire set is in very good condition.

Period: Second World War

Award conditions for these medals:

1939–1945 Star

Eligibility: Awarded for six months of operational service during WWII between 3 September 1939 and 2 September 1945.
Theatre of War: Includes Army, Navy, Air Force in operational areas. Aircrew must complete one operational sortie, and ground crew must serve in support roles in operational theaters.

Burma Star

Eligibility: Awarded to personnel who served in the Burma campaign between 11 December 1941 and 2 September 1945.
Area of Service: Includes operations in Burma, China, Malaya, and Sumatra. Royal Navy personnel must serve in specific operational waters. Air Force requires one operational sortie.
Prerequisite: The 1939–1945 Star must be earned first.

Defence Medal

Eligibility: For non-operational service in the UK and overseas territories under attack, or for non-combat personnel, such as Home Guard, Civil Defence, and similar roles.
Service Period: Minimum of three years’ service between 3 September 1939 and 2 September 1945.
Conditions: Includes 1 year of service overseas or 6 months in territories subjected to air raids or invasions.

1939–1945 War Medal