United Kingdom. An Air Crew Europe Star With Atlantic Clasp Auction Commemorative Medal of the 12th

Commemorative Medal of the 12th Rifle Regiment of General Milan Rostislav Štefánik (in bronze gilt

maker marked “WS” for Wagner & Sohn

illustrating a propeller flanked by wings on either side

silver gilt with light blue and white enamels

United Kingdom. An Air Crew Europe Star With Atlantic Clasp Auction Commemorative Medal of the 12thIn bronze gilt, measuring 38. 3 mm (w) x 44. 5 mm (h), exhibiting spotting, original ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Air Crew Europe Star is a military campaign medal, instituted by the United Kingdom in May 1945 for award to British and Commonwealth air crews who participated in operational flights over Europe from bases in the United Kingdom during the Second World War. Two clasps were instituted to be worn on the medal ribbon: (i)