Italy Star

Awarded to Admiral Sir Louis Henry Keppel Hamilton (1890-1957). A six pointed star, uniface, surmounted by a circular band crowned containing within it the Royal monogram "G.R.I. VI." Legend: "THE ITALY STAR". Fitted with a ring and white ribbon with a central pale green stripe and scarlet border, all equal width.

Object Details

ID: MED2294
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: War medal
Display location: Not on display
Events: World War II, 1939-1945
Date made: circa 1945
People: Hamilton, Louis Henry Keppel
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 44 mm
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