Object number
200404.11.3
Title
Africa Star
Creator
Description
A bronze, six ponted star with GRVI cypher at centre surrounded by the words "THE AFRICA STAR". The reverse is blank. The medal is attached to a yellow ribbon with dark blue, red and light blue stripes. There is a "1st Army" bar attached to the ribbon. The medal was awarded to Sapper H.W. Thorne. Sapper Thorne joined the RE on 18.7.1940 and served in 15 Field Squadron, 110 Army Troops and 281 Works Section. He saw action in North Africa with 1st Army and in Italy.
Production place
UK
Date
1939 - 1945
Production period
Windsor, 1910-, World War Two, 1939-1945
Material
Dimensions
- medal 50 mm
- Width: 38 mm
- ribbon 61 mm
- Width: 34 mm
- together 103 mm