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

The equivalent award for the other ranks for acts of valour in the air on operations against the enemy was the Distinguished Flying Medal (DFM)

Renamed the Distinguished Service Cross in 1914

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the award has been available across all ranks of the Royal Air Force

Medal Ribbon Bar for 6 Medals FS Mount & Engrave Police The Defence Medal was awardedRibbon Brooch Bars available for all medals for wearing when the full size or miniature medals is not required or appropriate. Please clearly state details of your required ribbon s. A piece of ribbon is sewn on to a pin on brooch or piece of buckram to be worn in place of your medals when medals are not required or not appropriate. These can be worn individually or mounted sewn as a group on a single pin or piece of buckram. Pin On Brooch: The pin on