United Kingdom: Africa Star
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Ribbon: Sand with dark blue, red and light blue stripes.
Instituted: 8 July 1943. Awarded: For one or more days' service in North Africa between 10 June 1940 and 12 May 1943; service afloat in the Mediterranean and on Malta also counted. |
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| 8th ARMY - awarded to members of the 8th Army serving between 23 October 1942 and 12 May 1943. A silver number '8' is worn on the ribbon to denote possession of the clasp. | 1st ARMY - awarded to members of the 1st Army between 31 December 1942 and 12 May 1943. A silver number '1' is worn on the ribbon to denote possession of the clasp. | NORTH AFRICA 1942-43 - awarded to Naval, RAF and merchant navy personnel serving between 23 October 1942 and 12 May 1943. A silver rosette is worn on the ribbon to denote possession of the clasp. |
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