The Italy Star was awarded for operational service in Italy, Greece, Yugoslavia, Pantelleria, the Aegean area and Dodecanese Islands, and Elba at any time between 11 June 1943 and 8 May 1945.
WWII medals were not engraved when originally issued, so replacements therefore are not suitable for engraving.
Other areas to qualify for the award were: Sicily - between 11 June 1943 - 17 August 1943 Sardinia - between 11 June 1943 - 19 September 1943 Corsica - between 11 June 1943 - 4 October 1943
A total of 91,000 medals were issued to Canadians.
Museum Quality Medal
Die-struck, museum quality replica medal. This medal is supplied with loose ribbon.
Medal Mounting
This medal is supplied with loose ribbon. If you require this medal to be mounted ready to wear please select your required mounting option. Full-size Commemorative & Official Medals CANNOT be group mounted together.
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