The African War Medal 1940-1945





Awarded to officers and other ranks of the armed forces which, during at least one year between 10 May 1940 and 7 May 1945, served in the "Force Publique" (probably best described as a colonial armed force). Instituted by the Prince-Regent Karel on 30 January 1947, this medal could be embellished with a maximum of 4 bars : Nigerie, Moyen-Orient (Middle East), Madagascar and Birmanie. Air crew received a double wing on the ribbon for service in an operational or a transport air unit.



Variation 1 : full size medal



classification : B025-01
full size medal
birmanie bar on the ribbon



Variation 1 : close up of the front



classification : B025-01



Variation 1 : close up of the front



classification : B025-01
wide attachment variation



Variation 2 : full size medal



classification : B025-02
full size medal
no bar on the ribbon



Variation 2 : close up of the front



classification : B025-02



Variation 2 : close up of the front



classification : B025-02
high attachment variation



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