World War 2 Defence Medal (Full Size) Campaign_World War I Following the First World War

Following the First World War

Awarded for 1 days service between 16th June 1948 and 6th February 1952

In 2016 the medal was extended to Commissioned officers who were serving on or after 29th July 2014

awarded for service in WW2

The Defence Medal was awarded to members of the British and Commonwealth Armed Forces and civilians who served in non-operational areas subjected to air attack or under threat during the Second World War

World War 2 Defence Medal (Full Size) Campaign_World War I Following the First World WarDefence Medal 19391945 (Replica) The Defence Medal was awarded to members of the British and Commonwealth Armed Forces and civilians who served in non operational areas subjected to air attack or under threat during the Second World War. It recognises the vital contribution of those who worked tirelessly to protect their nations between 3 September 1939 and 8 May 1945 (Europe) and up to 2 September 1945 (the Far East). This is an officially licensed