Africa Star

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". Bar: "NORTH AFRICA 1942-1943". Awarded to "G.F.BOOKER". Fitted with a ring and buff ribbon with a central scarlet stripe and a pale and dark blue narrow stripe on opposite sides.

Object Details

ID: MED1098
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: War medal
Display location: Not on display
Events: World War II, 1939-1945
Date made: ca.1945
People: Booker, G. F.
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: 44 mm