Obverse:
A central design of the Royal Cypher of King George VI, surmounted by a crown. The cypher is surrounded by the words THE AFRICA STAR.

Reverse:
Plain. To bear the recipient’s number, rank and name.

Ribbon:
Red band in the centre with pale yellow bands on each side. A narrow dark blue stripe appears in the centre of the left yellow band and a narrow light blue stripe in the centre of the right yellow band.