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The African Star Medal WWII British Military

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The African Star Medal WWII British Military

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The African Star Medal WWII British Military. This medal was granted for operational service in North Africa from the date of the entry of Italy into the war on June 10th 1940, up to the end of operations against the enemy on may 12th 1943. The medal comes with a clasp with "1st Army" engraved on the front. Regulations that were issued in 1945 only allow one clasp to be worn on the medal.

This fine medal has been tested and researched to the best of our abilities, and is authentic to the best of our knowledge. Please see photos, as they are a part of our description.

Material: Silk, Cotton, Metal, yellow copper zinc alloy
Size: 1 3/4" x 1 1/2" (medal) 4 1/4" x 1 1/2" (medal with ribbon)
Weight: 22.6grams
Year/Circa: 1943
Origin:United Kingdom
Condition: Good

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The African Star Medal WWII British Military

Name: The African Star Medal WWII British Military
SKU: 151179349
Price: 40 USD
Availability: InStock

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