The Africa Star | |
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![]() Awarded to a South African, 314134 J.A. Jooste | |
Type | Military campaign medal |
Awarded for | Entry into operational area |
Country | ![]() |
Presented by | the Monarch of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth, and Emperor of India |
Eligibility | All Ranks |
Campaign(s) | North Africa 1940–1943 |
Clasps | NORTH AFRICA 1942–43 8th ARMY 1st ARMY |
Established | 8 July 1943 |
First awarded | 1943 |
![]() 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]