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The Africa Service Medal was a South African campaign medal for service in World War II. It was instituted by King George VI, in his capacity as South African head of state, on 23 December 1943, and was awarded in addition to the British stars and medals issued for the war. The medal was granted to members of the Union Defence Forces, the South African Police, and the South African Railways Police.

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  • Africa Service Medal
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  • The Africa Service Medal was a South African campaign medal for service in World War II. It was instituted by King George VI, in his capacity as South African head of state, on 23 December 1943, and was awarded in addition to the British stars and medals issued for the war. The medal was granted to members of the Union Defence Forces, the South African Police, and the South African Railways Police.
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Country
  • Union of South Africa
Name
  • Africa Service Medal
Type
Caption
  • Africa Service Medal
  • Ribbon: 32mm, central orange stripe, with green and gold stripes on either side
eligibility
  • South African forces
Total
  • fewer than 200 000
Established
  • 1943(xsd:integer)
Description
  • Silver disk, 36mm diameter
Image
  • 150(xsd:integer)
Campaign
  • Second World War 1939-45
for
  • Campaign service
abstract
  • The Africa Service Medal was a South African campaign medal for service in World War II. It was instituted by King George VI, in his capacity as South African head of state, on 23 December 1943, and was awarded in addition to the British stars and medals issued for the war. The medal was granted to members of the Union Defence Forces, the South African Police, and the South African Railways Police.
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