produced in the United Kingdom under approval from the Ministry of Defence

The lower limb of the medal is engraved with the year of issue and subsequent awards are denoted by adding a 2nd award bar to the ribbon

Replacement medals should only be worn in accordance with the appropriate rules and conventions

An ideal piece for collectors

NATO Africa Full Size Medal Campaign_Afghanistan produced in the United KingdomPersonnel eligible for the award of the NATO Africa medal are those who are members of units or staffs taking part in, or supporting NATO in the following operations or activities: a. All North Atlantic Council approved NATO support activities in relation to the African Union with effect from 1 June 2008. b. Operation Allied Provider between 25 October and 12 December 2008. c. Operation Allied Protector between 24 March and 23 April 2009 (phase 1) or