This is my Italy Star. The Italy Star was a campaign medal of the British Commonwealth, awarded for service in World War II.
The medal was awarded for operational service (on land) in Italy, Greece, Yugoslavia, Pantelleria, the Aegean area and Dodecanese Islands, and Elba at any time between 11 June 1943 and 8 May 1945. Other areas to qualify for the award are:
- Sicily – between 11 June 1943 – 17 August 1943
- Sardinia – between 11 June 1943 – 19 September 1943
- Corsica – between 11 June 1943 – 4 October 1943
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