Burma Star
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This article is about the Second World War campaign medal. For the famous sapphire from Burma, see Star of Asia.
The Burma Star is a military campaign medal, instituted by the United Kingdom in May 1945 for award to British and Commonwealth forces who served in the Burma Campaign from 1941 to 1945, during the Second World War.[1][2]
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The Burma Star | |
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Type | Military campaign medal |
Awarded for | Service in operational area |
Country | United Kingdom, British India |
Presented by | the Monarch of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth, and Emperor of India |
Eligibility | All Ranks |
Campaign(s) | Burma 1941–1945 |
Clasps | PACIFIC |
Established | May 1945 |
Order of wear | |
Next (higher) | Pacific Star |
Next (lower) | Italy Star |
Related | Pacific Star |
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One clasp, Pacific, was instituted to be worn on the medal ribbon.[1][2]