United Kingdom. An Air Crew Europe Star With Atlantic Clasp Auction "MDCCCXV" (1839) on the centrepiece

"MDCCCXV" (1839) on the centrepiece ring

on flat suspension loop with period piece of original red ribbon with narrow yellow edging

Commemorative Medal of the 12th Rifle Regiment of General Milan Rostislav Štefánik (in bronze gilt

outside of two mentions in his service records

measuring 80 mm (w) x 215 mm (l)

United Kingdom. An Air Crew Europe Star With Atlantic Clasp Auction "MDCCCXV" (1839) on the centrepieceIn bronze gilt, measuring 38. 3 mm (w) x 44. 5 mm (h), exhibiting spotting, original ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Air Crew Europe Star is a military campaign medal, instituted by the United Kingdom in May 1945 for award to British and Commonwealth air crews who participated in operational flights over Europe from bases in the United Kingdom during the Second World War. Two clasps were instituted to be worn on the medal ribbon: (i)