United Kingdom. Miniature of the Burma Star.
The Burma Star was a British campaign medal awarded for participation in military operations in Burma (now Myanmar) and adjacent areas during the Second World War.
It was instituted in 1945 by King George VI to recognize service in the Burma campaign against the Japanese Empire.
The Burma campaign (1941–1945) was one of the harshest in the Southeast Asian theatre, involving jungle warfare, extreme climate conditions, and complex logistical operations.
Forces from the following took part:
United Kingdom
British India
East and West Africa
China
United States
It was granted to personnel who served:
In ground operations in Burma
In air missions over Burmese territory
In naval operations in designated waters
A minimum operational service period was normally required.
Material: bronze
Shape: six-pointed star
Obverse: Royal cypher of George VI with the inscription “The Burma Star”
Reverse: plain
Ribbon: dark blue, red, and light blue (representing naval forces, army, and air force)
If a serviceman had already received the Pacific Star, both could not be awarded; instead, a clasp reading “Burma” or “Pacific” was added.
WW2 British medal
