WW2 DEFENCE MEDAL-NOT NAMED-SHORTENED RIBBON IN SOUTH AFRICA

Date: 1945 Campaign: Second World War Branch of Service: British and Commonwealth forces. Clasps: None, but the King's Commendation for Brave Conduct emblem is worn on the ribbon. Comments: Awarded to service personnel for three years' service at home, one year's service in a non-operational area (e.g India) or six months' service overseas in territories subjected to air attack or otherwise closely threatened. Personnel of Anti-Aircraft Command, RAF ground crews, Dominion forces stationed in the UK, the Home Guard, Civil Defence, National Fire Service and many other civilian units qualified for the medal.     Please also note that  Axis Militaria   will be closing their auctions from 19:00 pm to 20:00 pm Sunday Night. (SAST, GMT+2)