Africa Star
| The Africa Star | |
|---|---|
Awarded to a South African, 314134 J.A. Jooste | |
| Type | Military campaign medal |
| Awarded for | Entry into operational area |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| 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 award | 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.
Three clasps were instituted to be worn on the medal ribbon: North Africa 1942–43, 8th Army and 1st Army.