History

This star is conferred for service in three different deployments, the ribbon of the star co-ordinates with the specific theatre of operation in which the recipient served.

The Allied Forces ribbon features red and white stripes flanking the central blue section.

The South-West Africa ribbon features red and white stripes flanking the central green section.

The Expedition ribbon features red and white stripes flanking the central green section.

The ribbon may also feature Rotation Bars, which are awarded for each period of 180 days of service following the conferral of the star.