Defence Medal miniature keepsake

The Defence Medal was awrded to personnel for three years service at home, one years service in a non-operational area (eg. India) or six months service overseas in territories subjected to air attached or otherwise closely threatened.  Personnel of Anti-Aircraft Command, RAF ground crews, Dominion forces stationed in the UK, the Home Guard, Civil Defence, National Fire Service and many other civilian units qualified for the medal.  A definite list of eligible recipients was published by the Ministry of Defence in 1992 (Form DM1/DM2 and Annexe).  This lists 50 different organisations and 90 sub-divisions of eligible personnel.  The Defence Medal was originally struck in cupro-nickel, with the exception of the Canadian version which was struck in silver.

This miniature keepsake representation of the Defence Medal is the perfect accompaniment to your family history research. It comes complete with handy information card.