World War 2 Defence Medal (Full Size)Defence Medal 19391945 (Replica) The Defence Medal was awarded to members of the British and Commonwealth Armed Forces and civilians who served in non operational areas subjected to air attack or under threat during the Second World War. It recognises the vital contribution of those who worked tirelessly to protect their nations between 3 September 1939 and 8 May 1945 (Europe) and up to 2 September 1945 (the Far East). This is an officially licensed

King George V authorised the issue of the Memorial Plaque to commemorate members of the British and Commonwealth forces who died as a result of the conflict

only the individual's forenames and surname are shown

Army and RAF Officers serving aboard navel vessels were included from 1940

and formally Awarded for meritorious service it also served as a third level gallantry award for services which did not merit the award of the GM or GC

the AFM was discontinued and the AFC became available to all ranks of all services for exemplary gallantry in the air not in presence of the enemy

"WE SHALL NEVER SURRENDER"

with rounded ends

No bars have been awarded to the EIIR issue

A second award bar ornamented by an eagle may be issued to DFC

These photos were taken at the Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol

The etch around the base reads -

Personalisation