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.