The Africa Star was awarded to British and Commonwealth forces who served in the North African campaign between 10 June 1940 and 12 May 1943

Bust of Queen Elizabeth II made in British Gypsum Plaster

prior to the D-Day landings

and sacrifice of those who faced constant danger in the skies between 3 September 1939 and 5 June 1944

Prior to this change

Naval General Service Medal 1915-1962 GVI South East Asia Gallant & Distinguished Conduct The Africa Star was awardedThe Naval General Service Medal. It was possible to be awarded the Naval GSM George VI with 7 first clasps: Palestine 1936 1939, S. E. Asia 1945 46, Minesweeping 1945 51, Palestine 1945 48, Bomb & Mine Clearance 1945 53,Malaya and Yangtze, Malaya and Yangtze.