Defence Medal Miniature Campaign_World War II Since 1937 the cross has

Since 1937 the cross has had the year of award engraved - usually on the bottom arm but examples do exist engraved in the centre

a Howitzer and British Tommies going over the top

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[2] and takes precedence over all other orders

Defence Medal Miniature Campaign_World War II Since 1937 the cross hasThe 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.