The Arctic Star was instituted to recognise the service of British and Commonwealth personnel who participated in the Arctic Convoys between 3 September 1939 and 8 May 1945

During the Second World War around 15

Bars are now awarded for additional periods of 10 years

The 1939-45 Defence Medal was a campaign medal of the British Commonwealth

Naval GSM Miniature Palestine Collection_Writers & Poets The Arctic Star was institutedThe Naval General Service Medal. It was possible to be awarded the Naval GSM George VI with 7 first clasps: Palestine 1936 1939, S. E. Asia 1945 46, Minesweeping 1945 51, Palestine 1945 48, Bomb & Mine Clearance 1945 53, Malaya and Yangtze.