The star was awarded for one day or more of operational service in the Pacific
between 08 December 1941 and 02 September 1945. Navy and Merchant Navy
personnel are eligible if the 1939-45 Star is earned by six months service or if
they entered the Pacific Theatre between 2 March 1945 and 2 September
1945. The six–pointed star is yellow copper zinc alloy. The obverse has a central
design of the Royal and Imperial cypher, surmounted by a crown. The cypher
is surrounded by a circlet containing the words ‘The Pacific Star’.