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Great Britain - The Defence Medal (1939-1945)

Overview

A British Defence Medal From The Second World War, Presented In A Sealed Plastic Sleeve With An Accompanying Information Card. The Reverse Of The Medal Is Visible, Displaying The Royal Coat Of Arms Flanked By Two Lions, With The Dates 1939 And 1945 At The Top And The Inscription The Defence Medal Below. The Medal Is Suspended From A Straight Bar Clasp With The Original Ribbon In Green, Orange And Black Stripes.

The Accompanying Card Identifies This As A Great Britain Defence Medal (1939-45), Noting It Was Issued To Navy Personnel For Six Months Service In The Atlantic Or Home Waters. Merchant Navy, Army (Gunners And Air Crews) And Raf Personnel Afloat Also Qualified. Army Maritime Gunners And Air Crews Required Two Months Service To Qualify.

Specifications

* Country: Great Britain
* Medal: The Defence Medal
* Period: 1939-1945
* Composition: Cupro-Nickel
* Ribbon: Green, Orange And Black Striped (Original)
* Naming: Unnamed (As Issued To British Recipients)FR
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Auction Date:
21-Oct-2026 19:00
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