The Africa Star

WWII 1939 – 1945

THE AFRICA STAR

Campaign - Africa 1940-43

The six-pointed star has a circular centre with the GRI/VI monogram, surmounted by a crown and inscribed AFRICA STAR round the foot.

Branch of Service - British and Commonwealth forces

Ribbon - Pale buff symbolising the sand of the desert, with a broad red central stripe, a dark blue stripe on the left and a light blue stripe on the right symbolising the three services.

Metal - Bronze

Size - Height: 44mm; Max. Width: 38mm