Africa Star Medal (Replica)

one of white in the centre and two of UN blue at either end

the effigy of the reigning sovereign was placed on the medal's obverse

Instituted in 1918 alongside the Air Force Cross (AFC)

ensuring complete authenticity and exceptional craftsmanship

Queens Gallantry Medal EIIR Campaign_1962 to Date Africa Star Medal (Replica)Instituted on 20th June 1974 to reward acts of exemplary bravery. Although intended as primarily a civilian award it is more often awarded to Military personnel for actions where military decorations would not be appropriate. Awards of the gallantry emblem to the Order of the British Empire were ceased at this time with the intention that such acts would be rewarded with the QGM. To date just over 1000 awards have been made together with 18 bars.