1914 Star with MONS BarThe 1914 Star World War 1 Campaign Medal with MONS Bar

the Atlantic Star honours the courage of all who safeguarded the ocean lifeline that sustained Britain during WWII

Bust of Sir Winston Churchill made in British Gypsum Plaster

What does the GV version signify

War Medal 1939–1945 (Replica)

Atlantic Star Medal (Replica)

Following the 1993 review the MM was discontinued and the MC became available to all ranks of all services for exemplary gallantry on land in presence of the enemy

When the ribbon alone is worn (see below) a further replica in miniature is added

historians and commemorative displays

This is the version awarded from 1952 to 1953

Issued to the families of those who died as a result of their wartime service

The medal is worn from a watered ribbon of Red White and blue in equal proportions

The nickname comes from the plaque's circular bronze appearance