Pacific Star The Pacific Star was awarded to approximately 205,000 Australians for service in the Pacific from 8 December 1941 to 2 September 1945. The ribbon is red [Army], dark blue [Navy], dark green [jungle], yellow [beaches], and light blue [Royal Air Force]. The Star is inscribed with 'The Pacific Star'. In some instances this star was issued for operational activities in China, Hong Kong and Malaya. Clasps are limited to the Burma.
Burma Star
The Burma Star was awarded for service in Burma, China, Malaya and Sumatra between 11 December 1941 and 2 September 1945. The ribbon is dark blue said to represent the British Forces, orange [the sun], with a thick central red stripe [Commonwealth Forces]. The six pointed star is inscribed with the words 'The Burma Star' and may be dressed with a Pacific clasp. 3,700 members of the Royal Australian Navy, 1,311 members of the Royal Australian Air Force and only 36 members of the Australian Army [AIF] were awarded the Burma Star.
Italy Star
1,300 members of the Royal Australian Navy, 3,245 members of the Royal Australian Air Force and 95 members of the Australian Army [AIF] were awarded the Italy Star for service in Italy and Sicily between 11 June 1943 and 8 May 1945. Some operational activities in Greece, Sardinia and Corsica also attracted this medal.
Awarded to those who served in France, Belgium, Holland and/or Germany This medal was awarded to 4,800 Australians who served between 6 June 1944 and 8 May 1945. The red centre stripe of the ribbon is flanked by equal width white stripes, which in turn are edged by stripes of blue. An Atlantic bar was also awarded.
