France and Germany Star

The France and Germany Star
TypeMilitary campaign medal
Awarded forEntry into operational service
Country United Kingdom
Presented bythe Monarch of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth, and Emperor of India
EligibilityAll Ranks
Campaign(s)North West Europe 1944-1945
ClaspsATLANTIC
EstablishedMay 1945
Ribbon bar without and with rosette
Order of wear
Next (higher)Italy Star
Next (lower)Defence Medal
RelatedAtlantic Star

The France and Germany Star is a military campaign medal, instituted by the United Kingdom in May 1945 for award to British Commonwealth forces who served in France, Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands or Germany and adjacent sea areas between 6 June 1944 and 8 May 1945, during the Second World War.[1][2]

One clasp, 'Atlantic', could be worn on the medal ribbon.[3][4]

  1. ^ New Zealand Defence Force - British Commonwealth War And Campaign Medals Awarded To New Zealanders - The France and Germany Star (Access date 18 April 2015)
  2. ^ - Defence and armed forces – guidance - Medals: campaigns, descriptions and eligibility - France and Germany Star (Access date 18 April 2015)
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