Honours of World War II: Stars & Service Medals 1. WW2 ...

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Honours of World War II: Stars & Service Medals

1. WW2 1939–45 Indian Service War Medal

Issued to Indian forces for service in WWII.
Recognized contribution of Indian Army, Air Force, and Navy.
Features the Ashoka Chakra on the reverse.

2. WW2 1939–45 British War Medal

Awarded to full-time personnel of the Armed Forces and Merchant Navy.
Recognizes service anywhere during WWII.
Silver or cupro-nickel with King George VI’s effigy.

3. WW2 1939–45 British Defence Medal

For service in the UK or overseas non-operational areas.
Given to civil defence and home front forces.
Green ribbon with black and orange edges.

4. WW2 1939–45 The Africa Star Medal

Awarded for service in North Africa campaign (1940–43).
Recognizes combat against Axis forces in desert warfare.
Ribbon has pale buff, navy, and red stripes.

5. WW2 1939–45 The Star Medal (1939–45 Star)

Campaign medal for operational service between 1939–45.
Given to all branches of the military.
Ribbon has dark blue, red, and light blue stripes for Navy, Army, Air Force.

6. WW2 1939–45 The Burma Star Medal

Awarded for service in Burma Campaign (1941–45).
Recognized jungle warfare against Japanese forces.
Ribbon features dark blue, red, and orange stripes.