Africa Star
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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. Wikipedia
Awarded for: Entry into operational area
Campaign(s): North Africa 1940–1943
Eligibility: All Ranks
First awarded: 1943
Presented by: the Monarch of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth, and Emperor of India