BRITISH COMMONWEALTH 1939-45 DEFENCE MEDAL
$24.95
BRITISH 1939-45 DEFENCE MEDAL ORIGINAL
Description
This WW2 British Defense Medal is 37mm in diameter, nickel-silver, which has riveted to its top the decorative base to a double horizontal bar, for the included ribbon. On the front of the medal is an uncrowned, left facing, profile portrait of George VI, surrounded by the embossed inscription “Georgius VI D: G: Br: Omn: Rex F: D: Ind: Imp:” On the reverse is a Lion and Lioness on either side of a young oak tree surmounted by a King’s crown, with “1939” to one side, “1945” to the other, and “The Defence Medal” beneath. The ribbon has a vertical orange stripe to its center and is flanked on either side by light green with narrow black stripes
This is a one of a kind item and you will receive the exact one photographed.
The British Defense Medal was awarded for three years service in England, between September of 1939 and September of 1945, or one year of service overseas in a non-operational sector, with the colors to the ribbon representing the Blitz.
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Additional information
Weight | 0.166 kg |
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