Africa StarAfrica Star Medal (Replica) The Africa Star was awarded to British and Commonwealth forces who served in the North African campaign between 10 June 1940 and 12 May 1943. This campaign marked a turning point in the Second World War, recognising those who fought bravely in some of the most demanding desert conditions of the conflict. This is an officially licensed replica medal, produced in the United Kingdom under approval from the Ministry of Defence.

If you are putting together a group of medals from World War 2

where known

family tributes

Instituted in 1918

No bars were awarded to this type of DCM

1964 to 30th November

this medal is a proud tribute to the service and sacrifice of the WWII generation

Although the awards have been split fairly evenly across the Military and Civilians it is perhaps today more often awarded to Military Personnel

The Air Force Cross is awarded for gallantry in the air during non-operational flying duties

981 DSOs were awarded during World War I

Bust of Christopher Marlowe made in British Gypsum Plaster

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