Atlantic Star, Medal Ribbon (Miniature)

Campaign Battle of the Atlantic Dates 3 Sep 1939 - 8 May 1945 Location Home Waters and the Atlantic Ribbon Shaded and watered stripes of blue, white and green to represent the Atlantic. Worn with the blue edge furthest from the left shoulder. Criteria Can only be awarded after the 1939-45 Star has been qualified for. Atlantic Star awarded for 180 days’ additional service as ships crew (Royal Navy or Army) in Home Waters or the Atlantic. Certain special conditions apply governing award of the Star for those Naval personnel entering service less than 6 months before the end of the qualifying period, provided it was the last operational theatre in which they served. RAF air crew will qualify after award of the 1939-45 Star for an additional 60 days service in an operational unit having taken part in operations against the enemy at sea. Campaign History The Battle of the Atlantic took place between 3 September 1939 and 8 May 1945 as German U-boats (submarines) attacked the convoys transporting valuable supplies from America and the colonies to Britain. Battleships of the Royal Navy and aircraft of the RAF escorted the convoys, hunted the U-boats and, despite some notable successes by the U-boats, the Allies won a comprehensive victory in the Atlantic.