From:Mokau Museum

Name/TitleRibbon, Africa Star medal

About this objectThe Africa Star medal ribbon, which was awarded for Service in North Africa between 10 June 1940 and 12 May 1043. NZ soldiers who were captured or killed in Greece or Crete in 1941 had qualified for the Africa Sta before entering Greece. This was because they entered and/or were based in Egypt (North Africa) on or after June 10 1940 before being sent to Greece. The medal is missing.

Period1940s - 1950s

Object numberRA2019.249

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