the Arctic Star serves as a lasting tribute to one of the most demanding campaigns of the Second World War

the Capulet Rose and Montague Swords from Romeo and Juliet

To date approximately 2000 medals have been awarded and 27 second award bars

Although often overshadowed by combat gallantry awards

transport and other non-combat aviation duties

Naval General Service Medal B. & M. Clearance Mediterranean OBE/MBE the Arctic Star serves asThe Naval General Service Medal. It was possible to be awarded the Naval GSM EIIR with 8 first award clasps: Malaya Bomb & Mine Clearance 1945 53 Canal Zone B. & M. Clearance Mediterranean Cyprus Near East Arabian Peninsula Brunei