The Pacific Star Medal
Production date
1941-1945
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Object detail
Accession number
2006.137
Production period
Description
The bronze 6-pointed star has a circular centre with the GRI/VI monogram, surmounted by a crown and inscribed THE PACIFIC STAR round the foot. There is a crown on top. The reverse is plain. There is a small ring at the top of the cross through which a larger ring passes. The ribbon passes through this ring. The ribbon consists of seven coloured stripes: red, narrow dark blue, green, narrow yellow (centre), green, narrow light blue, and red. The colours represent the jungle, the beaches, and the army, navy and air force.
Brief History
This medal was awarded for operational service in the Pacific theatre of war from 8 December 1941 to 15 August 1945. It was for service with the Royal and Merchant navies in the Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean and South China Sea, as well as land service in these areas. Personnel qualifying for both Pacific and Burma Stars received the first star and a clasp in respect of the second. The Star was awarded for one day or more of operational service.
Marks
The Pacific Star GRI VI Embossed
Collection
Credit Line
1941-1945. The Pacific Star Medal, 2006.137. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).
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