British Arctic Campaign Medal Full Size In Case

The British Arctic Campaign Medal Full Size in Case is a military decoration awarded to personnel who served in the Arctic convoys during the Second World War. This medal recognizes service rendered between 3 September 1939 and 8 May 1945 in the Arctic region, supporting supply routes to the Soviet Union. The circular silver medal features the crowned effigy of King George VI on the obverse and a representation of HMS Belfast issuing a signal on the reverse, encircled by the words “Arctic 1939-1945.” The accompanying ribbon is white with a central green stripe and narrow blue edges, symbolizing the harsh climate and sea lanes of the Arctic. This full-size issue is presented in an official case, suitable for display or historical reference. The medal serves as a tangible reminder of the challenging operations faced by Royal Navy and merchant seamen in the extreme conditions of the Arctic theatre.