Name/Title
Medal, General Campaign Star with South West Asia RibbonEntry/Object ID
5095_2025.0159.001Description
General Campaign Star with South West Asia Ribbon, maroon, green and white. Four-pointed star with the Canadian Armed Forces coat of arms on the obverse. Queen Elizabeth II cypher, three maple leaves, and space for a name on the reverse.Use
The General Campaign Star (GCS) is awarded to members of the Canadian Forces and members of allied forces working with the Canadian Forces who deploy into a defined theatre of operations to take part in operations in the presence of an armed enemy. Awarded to military personnel who served for at least least 30 cumulative days with the Canadian contribution to the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF).Context
Most often associated with Canadians who served in the War in Afghanistan (2002-2014).Made/Created
Date made
circa 2003 - 2014
