WW2 Canadian The Atlantic Star Full Size Medal In Box

The WW2 Canadian The Atlantic Star Full Size Medal is a British campaign medal awarded to personnel of the armed forces for service in the Atlantic during the Second World War. Instituted in May 1945, the Atlantic Star recognizes operational service at sea in the Atlantic and adjoining waters, including the Home Waters, the South Atlantic, and the Bay of Biscay, between 3 September 1939 and 8 May 1945. This medal was awarded to Royal Navy, Merchant Navy, and Royal Canadian Navy personnel who completed qualifying service, with Canadian recipients distinguished within the broader ranks of Commonwealth forces. The medal is a six-pointed star made of yellow copper zinc alloy, measuring approximately 44 mm in height and 38 mm in width. The obverse features the Royal Cypher “GRI VI” topped by a crown, while the reverse is plain. It is suspended from a ribbon with blue, white, and sea green stripes, symbolizing the Atlantic Ocean. This example is offered in