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