Burma Star Association

[azyeoman]

An unusual apparently older Burma Star Association badge.

The Burma Star Association is a British veterans' association for ex-servicemen and women of all services who served in the Burma Campaign during World War II. The criterion for membership is the award of the Burma Star for service in Burma during World War II for the necessary qualifying period or the Pacific Star with Burma Clasp.

The Association was first formed on 26 February 1951 to promote comradeship and the welfare of its members. The arduous nature of the Burma Campaign has been recognised by permission granted to members to wear a replica of the Burma Star in a lapel badge and cap badge.

The Association's Patron is Prince Phillip , the Duke of Edinburgh and its President is John Slim, 2nd Viscount Slim and the son of Bill Slim, who commanded the 14th Army in Burma.

For more info on the organization, go to:

http://www.burmastar.org.uk/

Edited February 10, 2013 by azyeoman

[QSAMIKE]

I have seen this badge worn on the beret and wedge cap of members of the association right next to their regimental cap badge......

Mike

Edited February 10, 2013 by QSAMIKE

[azyeoman]

Very interesting. I've not seen a photo of that; can you post one? : )

Cheers!

[QSAMIKE]

Will have to wait till next Rememberance Day or if the BSA has a meeting at the legion and I am there.......

M.

[Chris Boonzaier]

Is this made with a REAL Burma star?

From the way it is fastened, it seems it can only be a headgear badge.

[azyeoman]

I'm sure these are minted rather than made from Burma Stars. Yes, it's a cap badge for vets; photos to follow.

Edited February 10, 2013 by azyeoman

[azyeoman]

A couple photos of the badge being worn.

[Noor]

I know local coins and junk seller has Burma Star Association embroided badge. If any of you guys collect them, I can pop in some day, check the price and make a picture.