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Defence Medal

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Original price $76.00 - Original price $76.00
Original price
Current price $76.00
$76.00 - $76.00
Current price $76.00

Step 1: Medal Engraving Options

Step 2: Medal Mounting Options

The cost for medal mounting is charged per medal. Please make sure you add the medal mounting service to each medal that you order.

In your confirmation email once your have placed your order, we will include details of how and where to send you medals to us

We have the following three stores branded 'Madry' and you are welcome to drop your medals off with us. Please check store opening times on our website.

PLEASE NOTE:


The cost for medal mounting is charged per medal. If you are sending medals to add to this one, you will need to make sure that you have paid the mounting charge for each medal. If you have medals that are already mounted, it is not possible to add these to your existing mount, we will need to re-mount all of the medals.

PLEASE NOTE:


The cost for medal mounting is charged per medal. If you are sending medals to add to this one, you will need to make sure that you have paid the mounting charge for each medal. If you have medals that are already mounted, it is not possible to add these to your existing mount, we will need to re-mount all of the medals.

PLEASE NOTE:


The cost for medal mounting is charged per medal. If you are sending medals to add to this one, you will need to make sure that you have paid the mounting charge for each medal. If you have medals that are already mounted, it is not possible to add these to your existing mount, we will need to re-mount all of the medals.

PLEASE NOTE:


The cost for medal mounting is charged per medal. If you are sending medals to add to this one, you will need to make sure that you have paid the mounting charge for each medal. If you have medals that are already mounted, it is not possible to add these to your existing mount, we will need to re-mount all of the medals.

Add the total number of medals you are sending to us in the box below
Enter the total number of medals you are sending to us in the box below
Add the total number of medals you are sending to us in the box below
Add the total number of medals you are sending to us in the box below
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Medal Holder allows you to attach your medals to the holder and slip into a jacket pocket so you no longer need to push the pin through your jackets / blazers. Please note that your medals must be group mounted on a pin/brooch in order to use the medal holder. (click the image to add)
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The 1939-45 Defence Medal was a campaign medal of the British Commonwealth awarded for service during WW2 in accordance with the following eligibility criteria:

  1. Service in the Forces in non-operational areas subjected to air attack or closely threatened, provided such service lasted for three or more years.
  2. Non-operational service in the Forces overseas or outside the country of residence, providing that such service lasted for one year, except in territories threatened by the enemy or subject to bomb attacks, in which case it was six months.
  3. Civil Defence or other similar service in military operational areas providing the civil category was not eligible for campaign stars.
  4. The qualifying period of service in Mine and Bomb Disposal units was three months.
  5. Those who were awarded campaign stars could also, provided they fulfilled the necessary conditions, be awarded this medal.
  6. Service in the United Kingdom Forces in West Africa, Palestine and India would count for the award of this medal, as well as by Dominion Forces, other than operational air crews in non operational areas outside their own countries
  7. Part time service in the Malta Home Guard
  8. The closing date for those in the forces was extended to 2nd September 1945 for those serving overseas
  9. Members of any civilian services that were entitled to wear chevrons for their war service were eligible for this medal
  10. Members of the Home Guard resident in the United Kingdom qualified for the medal by rendering three years service ( or three months in the case of those who served in a bomb and mine disposal unit) British citizens from overseas qualified with six months service or three months in the bomb and mine disposal units.
  11. service curtailed by death due to enemy action or wounds were eligible as were those who received an award conferred by the King regardless of length of service
  12. Recipients of the George Cross or George Medal were eligible whether they were serving in a category eligible for the award or not provided the decoration was gained for service in Civil Defence.
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