help with an Italy Star

[Moshemotom]

My Dad's Italy star and the rest of his medals.

Hi Jerry

Thanks for showing us these, I love seeing family groups, especially ones like this which paint a path from the battles in North Africa then up through the 'Soft underbelly of Europe' And a mentioned in dispatches too, no doubt you're rightfully proud of his contribution to the war effort.

Cheers
Tom

[Jerry B]

Hi Jerry

Thanks for showing us these, I love seeing family groups, especially ones like this which paint a path from the battles in North Africa then up through the 'Soft underbelly of Europe' And a mentioned in dispatches too, no doubt you're rightfully proud of his contribution to the war effort.

Cheers
Tom

Thanks Tom and yes I am proud of the part he played in defeating the Germans in WWII. He aas wounded twice and his mention was for carrying a wounded comrade to safety whilst under enemy fire. I also have his capbadge and two photographs of him in the desert. The TA medal is particularly good to have as it is named unlike the stars.

[Desertrat1921]

what is that little circle under the italy star? and what is that bar on the africa star

Hello gents, sorry its took me a while to respond, the joys of being a young parent! The bar is 8th army as you guessed. The badge underneath is a for loyal service badge. They are my prized possession, one day my daughter will get them.