Defence Medal Miniature

The 1939-45 Defence Medal was a campaign medal of the British Commonwealth, awarded for The qualifying time required depending on the area served is: UK - 1080 days, Overseas non-operational - 360 days, Overseas non-operational in an area deemed to be closely threatened or subject to air attack -180 days.service in WW2. Awarded to recognise both military and some types of civilian service.