In the run up to the 80th anniversary of VE day I took part in a virtual challenge, walking 80km along the Normandy Beaches.
I decided to have my medal presented to me by the Cassino War Memorial in the Commonwealth War Cemetery during our recent visit to Cassino just a few days before VE day.
The medal is a double sided gold chrome star, the front side, along with the ribbon, is a faithful recreation of the ‘1939-1945 Star’ that was awarded to all operational service during the Second world War. The reverse carries the 80th anniversary VE day logo.
That’s a precious honour. Glad to see you have signed up for a virtual challenge. It can be quite fulfilling. I hope you are making good progress and getting motivational rewards! All the best.
Thank you
I completed this challenge in time for VE day. I was able to display the medal as part of my window display for VE day.
We should have a 21-gun salute for your great achievement!
But you know me, all I want is a yummy cake after all the hard walk.
Cake was hard to find in Cassino. We had to go without :-O
But I am sure gelato was readily available!
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