BELGIUM WW2 AFRICA CAMPAIGN. 5 cm = 1. 3.1 cm = 1. Belgium: WW2 Commemorative Military medal for the Campaign in Africa. With Clasps “Nigeria” and “Middle East”. Signed by the sculptor Arthur. The medal was established in 1947 and was awarded to the personnel of. The Belgian Armed Forces who served in Africa at least 1 year between. 1940 – 1945 (period of the German invasion and occupation of Belgium). The Belgian forces besides defending the Belgian Colonies of Congo. Or Ruanda/Urundi served also in Madagascar, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Libya. Egypt, Sudan and Palestine. The clasp “Nigeria” was awarded to the expeditionary force of 13.000. Men of the Force Public Gendarmery and Military force of Belgian. Congo consisted of native Congolese troops under the command of. Belgian Officers and NCOs who served under British command from. 1942 to 1943 in Nigeria – 9.000 of these troops served in Egypt and. Palestine and received also the “Middle East” clasp. For any problem our question about the. Item please message me i will be glad to help. Appreciate feedback soon as you get the item. That both of us will be happy with. CHECK OUT MY OTHER ANTIQUES.
