Awarded for service in North Africa between June 1940 and May 1943. The Royal Navy and Merchant Navy qualified for the award by any service in the Mediterranean or off the Horn of Africa during the qualifying period. Three clasps were issued for wear on the star, only one of which could be worn at any time. They are '8th ARMY', '1st ARMY'
and 'NORTH AFRICA 1942-3' the latter clasp was awarded to the Royal and Merchant Navies for inshore operations.
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