WW2 Canadian The Africa Star Full Size In Box

The WW2 Canadian The Africa Star Full Size In Box is an original military campaign medal awarded to Canadian and Commonwealth personnel who served in North Africa between 10 June 1940 and 12 May 1943 during the Second World War. The medal is crafted from yellow bronze in a six-pointed star design and features the Royal Cypher “GRI VI” (George VI) in the center, surmounted by a crown, with “THE AFRICA STAR” inscribed on the lower arm. Accompanying the medal is a ribbon with a central pale buff stripe representing the desert, flanked by stripes of navy blue and dark yellow. This example is a full size issue and comes in its original box, as received by recipients. The Africa Star holds historical significance as recognition of service in the North African Campaign, one of the major Allied operations of WWII. This item provides a tangible connection to Canadian participation in this pivotal conflict.