Africa Star

For other uses, see Star of Africa (disambiguation).

The Africa Star
Awarded to a South African, 314134 J.A. Jooste
TypeMilitary campaign medal
Awarded forEntry into operational area
Country United Kingdom
Presented bythe Monarch of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth, and Emperor of India
EligibilityAll Ranks
Campaign(s)North Africa 1940–1943
ClaspsNORTH AFRICA 1942–43
8th ARMY
1st ARMY
Established8 July 1943
First awarded1943

Ribbon bar
North Africa 1942–43, 8th Army and 1st Army insignia
Order of wear
Next (higher)Air Crew Europe Star
Next (lower)Pacific Star

The Africa Star is a military campaign medal, instituted by the United Kingdom on 8 July 1943 for award to British and Commonwealth forces who served in North Africa between 10 June 1940 and 12 May 1943 during the Second World War.[1][2]

Three clasps were instituted to be worn on the medal ribbon: North Africa 1942–43, 8th Army and 1st Army.[1]

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