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Africa Star

Introducing the Africa Star, a military campaign medal recognising the service of British and Commonwealth forces in North Africa during WWII. Add clasps for customization. Read more..

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SKU:
BN3270

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SKU:BN3270

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SKU:
BN3270

Specifications

Brand Group 1, Brand Group 2, Product Group 2, Product Group 3, Organisation,

Specifications

Brand Group 1:
Brands
Brand Group 2:
Medals of Australia
Product Group 2:
Medals
Product Group 3:
Replica Medals
Organisation:
Australian,Honours & Awards

Description

The Africa Star is military campaign medal instituted under the imperial awards to recognize service of British and Commonwealth forces in North Africa. To be eligible for the Africa Star, personnel must have:

  • Served a minimum of one day’s operational service in North Africa between 10 June 1940 and 12 May 1943 during the Second World War; or
  • Served a minimum of one day’s operational service during the Syrian Campaign between 8 June 1941 and 11 July 1941

The following clasps were awarded with this medal; however, the Africa Star could also be awarded by itself:

  • 1st Army
  • 8th Army
  • North Africa 1942-43

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Design

The six–pointed star is a copper-zinc alloy. The obverse has a central design of the Royal cypher, surmounted by a crown. The cypher is surrounded by a circlet containing the words ‘The Africa Star’. The reverse is blank, traditionally engraved with the recipient's name and service number.

Ribbon

The Africa Star ribbon is a sand-yellow, with stripes of navy, red, and light blue. The ribbon colours represent the desert, and the branches of the Imperial Forces.