The Italy Star was awarded to members of the British and Commonwealth Armed Forces who served in the Italian Campaign during the Second World War

It was instituted on 6 September 1886 by Queen Victoria in a Royal Warrant published in the London Gazette on 9 November

The George Cross is the second in the order of wear and is the highest gallantry award for civilians

The Distinguished Service Cross or DSC originally known as the Conspicuous Service Cross (renamed in 1914) and was awarded across all ranks of the Royal Navy

Miniature 2nd Award Bar for Military Cross WW2 FS Mount & Engrave The Italy Star was awardedA second award bar ornamented by an eagle may be issued to DFC, AFC, DFM & AFM holders performing a further act of such valour which would have merited an award.