Air Crew Europe Star

Air Crew Europe Star
Obverse and reverse of the medal
TypeMilitary campaign medal
Awarded for60 days operational flying
Country United Kingdom
Presented bythe Monarch of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth, and Emperor of India
EligibilityPilots and flying crew
Campaign(s)European Air Operations 1939–1944
ClaspsATLANTIC
FRANCE AND GERMANY
EstablishedMay 1945
Ribbon bar without and with rosette
Order of wear
Next (higher)Arctic Star
Next (lower)Africa Star
RelatedAtlantic Star
France and Germany Star

The Air Crew Europe Star is a military campaign medal, instituted by the United Kingdom in May 1945 for award to British and Commonwealth air crews who participated in operational flights over Europe from bases in the United Kingdom during the Second World War.[1][2][3]

Two clasps were instituted to be worn on the medal ribbon: Atlantic and France and Germany.[1][3]

  1. ^ a b Cite error: The named reference Stratford was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ Cite error: The named reference Regulations was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  3. ^ a b New Zealand Defence Force - British Commonwealth War And Campaign Medals Awarded To New Zealanders - The Air Crew Europe Star (Access date 5 April 2015)