WW2 (BRITISH) AFRICA CAMPAIGN STAR - ORIGINAL ISSUE

A British Commonwealth campaign medal presented for service during World War II. The medal was instituted in 1945 and was awarded for a minimum of one day service in an operational area of North Africa between 10 June 1940 and 12 May 1943. Members of the Australian Imperial Force qualified for the Star for service in Syria from 8 June 1941 and 11 July 1941. The star was immediately awarded if the service period was terminated by death, disability or wounding. DESCRIPTION: The medal is of a six–pointed star design and was struck in yellow copper zinc alloy, with a height of 44mm and a maximum width of 38mm. The obverse of this medal has a central design of the Royal Cypher of King George VI, surmounted by a crown. The cypher is surrounded by a circlet containing the inscription; ‘THE AFRICA STAR’. The reverse is plain, with the recipient's name impressed only on the medals issued to Australian and South African forces. The ribbon is attached to the medal by a ring that passes through the uppermost point of the star. Note: Multiple in stock...Shipped item may not be exactly as appears in the photos - may contain slight variation in color/standard age wear.