A rare un-named and un-attributed 'Arctic Convoys' medal group:

- The 1939-1945 Star
- The Atlantic Star. With clasp 'France & Germany'
- The Arctic Star
- War Medal

Note: 'The Arctic Star' was only instituted in 2012 - consequently all original issues of this medal are very scarce and rarely seen for sale on the market

Award criteria for 'The Arctic Star': The medal was awarded for any length of operational service north of the Arctic Circle by members of the British Armed Forces and the Merchant Navy. The qualifying area is defined as 66° 32’ North Latitude and the qualifying period recognises the particular severity of the conditions experienced by those who served in the Arctic

The inclusive qualifying period of service is, 3 September 1939 to 8 May 1945, which dates are the the duration of the Second World War in Europe. Though the Arctic Star is intended to recognise the service of personnel in the Arctic convoys of World War II, other members of the military and civilians may also qualify. Eligibility is defined as follows:

- Royal Navy and Merchant Navy personnel must have served anywhere at sea north of the Arctic Circle. This includes, but is not limited exclusively to, those ships which participated in, and in support of convoys to North Russia. Fleet Air Arm personnel who did not qualify by sea service may qualify under the criteria applicable to Royal Air Force personnel

- Air crew of the Air Forces are eligible if they landed north of the Arctic Circle or served in the air over this area. Non-air crew who performed operational service in the area, for example ground crew or those who sailed with Catapult Aircraft Merchant Ships, are also eligible

- Army personnel who served on His Majesty's ships or in defensively equipped merchant ships qualify under the rules applying to the Navy or Merchant Navy. Personnel who took part in land operations north of the Arctic Circle are also eligible for award

- Civilian Members of the few approved categories who qualify for Campaign Stars will be eligible so long as they met any qualifying criteria while they served in support of military operations

- Foreign nationals who served in British or Dominion Forces, such as the Royal Canadian Navy and Royal Australian Navy, are eligible for the Arctic Star so long as the individuals have not been recognised by a similar award from their own governments

The medals mounted as-worn in the swing style, the ribands suspended from a medal mounting brooch bar that retains its long hinged pin and clasp fittings

A fine, excellent condition, rarely seen Arctic Star

Condition: EF

Code: 20951