Instituted in 1917 and sometimes erroneously referred to as the Mons Star

including civilian medical practitioners

recipients must first have earned the 1939–1945 Star

Issued to the families of those who died as a result of their wartime service

Produced in the same historic factories responsible for many original British campaign medals

Africa Star WW2 FS Mount & Engrave Instituted in 1917 and sometimesAfrica Star Medal (Replica) 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. This campaign marked a turning point in the Second World War, recognising those who fought bravely in some of the most demanding desert conditions of the conflict. This is an officially licensed replica medal, produced in the United Kingdom under approval from the Ministry of Defence.