Defence Medal (United Kingdom)
The Defence Medal is a campaign medal instituted by the United Kingdom in May 1945, to be awarded to citizens of the British Commonwealth for both non-operational military and certain types of civilian war service during the Second World War.
| The Defence Medal | |
|---|---|
| Type | Campaign medal |
| Awarded for | 3 years, 360, 180 or 90 days, depending on area and nature of service |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Presented by | the Monarch of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth, and Emperor of India |
| Eligibility | Military and certain civilian service |
| Campaign(s) | Second World War |
| Established | May 1945 |
Ribbon bar | |
| Order of wear | |
| Next (higher) | France and Germany Star |
| Next (lower) | War Medal |
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