Defence Medal

Date: 1945
Campaign: World War II
Reciptent: unnamed as issued
Services: British and Commonwealth
Medal Composite: Cupro-nickel
Clasps: 0
Number Issued: Unknown

The Defence Medal, awarded to all personnel whom had served 3 years service at home, or six months service overseas in territories subject to air raids or bombardment. Many services qualified for this medal, not just military, this includes : RAF Ground crews, Home Guard, Civil Defence, National Fire Service, and many other civilian units. The Canadian version of this medal was struck in Silver.