The Arctic Star

[RTJ]

Hi Paul,

yes, it is now awarded to all survivors: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-31539852

[Hugh]

Does anyone know if the Ushakov medal is being awarded to U. S. veterans of the convoys? 

Thanks,

Hugh

[RTJ]

Hi Hugh, sort, but no idea. My grandparents both found the Russian embassy to be really helpful with queries, so perhaps you could contact yours?

meanwhile, pic of miniatures as requested. Mounting done by Worcestershire Medal Service (who also did the display frame, and all my dads medal mounting too):

[peter monahan]

Nice job on the mounting!

[Shots Dave]

Good morning everyone

This is a copy I bought and what I believe to be an issued version of the Arctic Star(it came in the official government issued box from a dealer). I have looked at many pictures on the internet of awarded stars and this looks good to me. The ring is in line in size with older stars but is not soldered. The writing "The Arctic Star" starts and ends differently to the copies but as the ACE forms a horizontal line with its start and finish. I hope this is useful.

(issued left,copy right)

Kind regards

Dave

Edited November 15, 2016 by Shots Dave
confirmation

[T.E.B.]

Hi everyone

 

Please let me know your thoughts on my recent addition to my collection. Its more copper colored than the other stars. Its diestruck like the war time stars, showing vertical sheer marks on the sides.

 

Br. Thomas

Edited August 4 by T.E.B.