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The Defence Medal is a campaign medal instituted by the United Kingdom in May 1945, to be awarded to citizens of the British Commonwealth for both non-operational military and certain types of civilian war service during the Second World War. Wikipedia
Awarded for: 3 years, 360, 180 or 90 days, depending on area and nature of service
Campaign(s): Second World War
Eligibility: Military and certain civilian service
Presented by: the Monarch of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth, and Emperor of India