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

and was later expanded to include Australian

during the period prior to OP ESSENTIAL HARVEST and between

ensuring complete authenticity and exceptional craftsmanship

Ras Mauri (2450N 06635E) Cyprus and adjacent waters

Volunteer Reserve Service Medal with HAC Ribbon Category_United Nations the Arctic Star serves asInstituted in 1999 to replace the Royal Naval Reserve Decoration, the Royal Naval Reserve Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, the Efficiency Decoration, the Efficiency Medal and the Air Efficiency Award. At the same time the period of service was reduced to 10 years. This is awarded to all ranks of the reserve forces. This is the HAC version of the medal which has its own distinctive ribbon.