Africa Star

Awarded to S P O Charles Trusler RN. A six pointed star, uniface, surmounted by a circular band crowned containing within it the Royal monogram 'G.R.I. VI'. Legend: 'THE AFRICA STAR'. Bars: 'NORTH AFRICA 1942-1943'. Fitted with a ring and buff ribbon with a central scarlet stripe and a pale and dark blue narrow stripe on opposite sides. Mounted on a bar with seven others.

Object Details

ID: MED1683
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: War medal
Display location: Not on display
Events: World War II, 1939-1945
Date made: circa 1945
People: Trusler, Charles
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 44 mm
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