The Atlantic Star Medal: A testament to courage and selflessness. Honouring the commitment of individuals who valiantly served in the historic Battle of the Atlantic amidst the turmoil of World War II. Read more..
The Atlantic Star Medal is an Imperial military campaign medal that was awarded to individuals who served in the Royal Navy, Merchant Navy, or Royal Air Force in the Battle of the Atlantic during World War II. The medal was established on May 8, 1945, and recognizes the bravery, dedication, and sacrifice of those who served in this vital theater of war.
Eligibilty
To be eligible for the Atlantic Star Medal, personnel must have served in the Atlantic Theatre of Operations for at least six months between September 3, 1939, and May 8, 1945. Personnel who were awarded another campaign medal for the same period of service were not eligible for the Atlantic Star.
Design
The Atlantic Star is designed as a six-pointed bronze star, with the points of the star representing the compass points. The obverse of the medal features a central design of the Royal cypher of King George VI, surrounded by the words "The Atlantic Star". The reverse of the medal is plain, traditionally engraved with the recipients name.
Ribbon
The ribbon of the Atlantic Star Medal features gradient vertical stripes of navy blue, white, and green. The ribbon's design symbolizes the vital role played by the Royal Navy, Merchant Navy, and Royal Air Force in ensuring the safe passage of supplies to the United Kingdom during the Battle of the Atlantic.
If you order your medal unmounted, the medal and ribbon will be supplied as separate components. Miniature medals will be supplied with 15cm of ribbon and full size medals will be supplied with 30cm of ribbon.
The court mounting of medals involves securing medals to a stiff backing board, along with the placement of a brooch fitting on the board. This ensures that the medals remain firmly in place and do not shift or move about while being worn.
It is mandatory for active members of the Australian Defence Force to have their medals court mounted, as it is considered the appropriate method of presenting military honours in a professional and respectful manner. By doing so, the medals are given proper recognition and are displayed in a neat and organized fashion.The swing mounting of medals refers to the attachment of a medal to a ribbon that is allowed to hang freely from a brooch, which in turn is affixed to a uniform or clothing. This mounting style was commonly used for medals from the Boer War up to and including World War II, although there are no fixed guidelines or regulations regarding its use.
Miniature Court Mounted medals are mounted using the same method as Full size medals, yet they are typically worn to ceremonies were wearing full size medals would be impractical. These medals are commonly worn to all ceremonies that take place after 6 pm such as dinners.
Miniature Swing Mounted medals are mounted using the same method as Full size medals, yet they are typically worn to ceremonies were wearing full size medals would be impractical. These medals are commonly worn to all ceremonies that take place after 6 pm such as dinners.
A ribbon bar is a small, rectangular display of ribbons worn on military uniforms to represent various honours and awards earned by the wearer. These ribbons are arranged in a specific order and are attached to a backing, which is then attached to the uniform. Ribbon bars are a compact and convenient way for military personnel to display their achievements and are often used in situations where a full-sized medal or award would be impractical.
