WW2 Canadian The France and Germany Star Full Size Medal In Box
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The France and Germany Star is a campaign medal of the British Commonwealth, awarded for operational service in France, Belgium, the Netherlands, or Germany between 6 June 1944 and 8 May 1945 during the Second World War. This full-size version is attributed to Canadian forces and was issued to recognize personnel who participated in the campaigns following the D-Day landings. The medal is a six-pointed star made of yellow copper zinc alloy. The obverse bears the Royal Cypher “GRI VI” surmounted by a crown, encircled by the inscription “The France and Germany Star.” The ribbon features equal stripes of blue, white, and red, symbolizing the United Kingdom, France, and the Netherlands. This item is supplied in its original box. The France and Germany Star holds historical significance for its association with key European operations, and it remains an important artifact related to Canada’s involvement in the liberation of Western Europe.
