| The Arctic Star | |
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| Type | Military campaign medal |
| Awarded for | Entry into operational area |
| Country |  United Kingdom |
| Presented by | Charles III |
| Eligibility | All Ranks |
| Campaign(s) | Battle of the Atlantic, for service north of the Arctic Circle |
| Established | 19 December 2012 |
| First awarded | 19 March 2013 |
 Ribbon bar | |
| Order of wear | |
| Next (higher) | Atlantic Star |
| Next (lower) | Air Crew Europe Star |
| Related | Atlantic Star |
The Arctic Star is a military campaign medal instituted by the United Kingdom on 19 December 2012 for award to British Commonwealth forces who served on the Arctic Convoys north of the Arctic Circle, during the Second World War.[1]