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WW2 British & Commonwealth Defence Medal With Original Ribbon (Original)

SKU # 76
$ 150.00
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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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WW2 British & Commonwealth Defence Medal With Original Ribbon

SKU: 76

Original/Reproduction: Original

Availability: In-stock

Manufacturer: N/A

Manufacturer Year: N/A

Size / Dimensions: Defence Medal is a disk, 36 millimetres (1.42 inches) in diameter.

Materials / Construction: British issue medals were struck in cupro-nickel, while those awarded in Canada were struck in silver.

Condition: Excellent

Price: $150.00

Seller Type: WW2C

Seller ID: KC

Return Policy: 3-day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.

Description

Genuine, Original issue medal. Awarded for service between 3rd September 1939 and 2nd September 1945.

History

World War II Defence Medal. The Defence Medal was issued to members of the armed forces serving at home and in territories overseas that were subjected to air attack or closely threatened during the Second World War. Also included were members of the Home Guard (Dad’s Army), Civil Defence and Fire Service. On the obverse is a profile portrait of King George VI. On the reverse two Lions supporting a crowned Oak tree with the dates 1939/1945 and the legend ‘The Defence Medal’. The colours on the ribbon are rather interesting and appropriate: The two broad green stripes represent ‘This green and pleasant land’, the narrow black stripes represent ‘the Blackout’ imposed during the air raids of the Blitz and the wide orange stripe represents the firebombing during the Blitz. A medal issued 72 years ago that is becoming harder to find. A very interesting addition to your collection.

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