Object number
200308.3.2
Title
Africa Star 1940-43
Description
Africa Star awarded to R D Milesone. A six-pointed, bronze star with cypher of King George VI on the obverse surrounded by the words "THE AFRICA STAR". The medal is attached to a yellow ribbon with thin dark blue and light blue stripes flanking a thick red one. Attached to the ribbon is a metal clasp with "8th ARMY" on it indictaing that the owner served with the 8th Army.
Date
1939 - 1945
Production period
Windsor, 1910-, World War Two, 1939-1945
Dimensions
- Height: Whole 85 mm
- Width: Whole 35 mm