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BURMA STAR


Date Instituted: 1945.

Campaign: Burma 1941-45.

Description: Six pointed star with a circular centre bearing the GRI VI royal cypher surrounding which is the inscription 'THE BURMA STAR'. The reverse is plain and the ribbon passes through a ring attached to the uppermost point of the star.

Metal: Bronze.

Size: 44mm high and 38mm wide.

Clasps: 'PACIFIC'.

Ribbon:

Naming: Issued un-named.

Comments: This star was granted to those who served in Burma from 11th December 1941 and 1st May 1943. Those who served in Bengal or Assam also qualified.

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