Burma Star

This article is about the Second World War campaign medal. For the famous sapphire from Burma, see Star of Asia.

The Burma Star
TypeMilitary campaign medal
Awarded forService in operational area
Country United Kingdom, British India
Presented bythe Monarch of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth, and Emperor of India
EligibilityAll Ranks
Campaign(s)Burma 1941–1945
ClaspsPACIFIC
EstablishedMay 1945
Ribbon bar without and with Pacific Clasp rosette
Order of wear
Next (higher)Pacific Star
Next (lower)Italy Star
RelatedPacific Star

The Burma Star is a military campaign medal, instituted by the United Kingdom in May 1945 for award to British and Commonwealth forces who served in the Burma Campaign from 1941 to 1945, during the Second World War.[1][2]

One clasp, Pacific, was instituted to be worn on the medal ribbon.[1][2]

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