Ribbon, WW2 Burma Star

The Burma Star is a Second World War medal which was awarded for one day or more of operational service during the Burma campaign.

The Burma Star was issued between 11 December 1941 and 02 September 1945. In addition for:

1. Navy - six months qualifying service for 1939-1945 Star first, then operational service in the Bay of Bengal and in the Malacca Strait;
2. Army - service on land in Bengal and Assam from 1 May 1942 to 31 December 1943, areas of Bengal and Assam east of the Brahmaputra from 1 January 1944 to 2 September 1945 and operational service in China and Malaya from 16 February 1942 to 2 September 1945; and
3. Air Force - one operational sortie for aircrew and qualifying service as for Army for other Air Force personnel.

Full size ribbon 32mm width

Miniature size ribbon 16mm width