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Medal - George VI Defence Medal
| Location | United Kingdom |
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| Year | 1945 |
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| Composition | Copper-nickel |
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| Obverse lettering | GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX F:D:IND:IMP. (Translation: George 6th, by the grace of God, King of all the Britains, Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India) |
| Reverse description | The central field depicts a crowned oak tree flanked by a lion and lioness as counter-rampant supporters, rising above stylised waves rendered in low relief. The war dates 1939 and 1945 appear to either side of the supporters, and the two-line inscription THE DEFENCE MEDAL is positioned in the lower exergue beneath the waves. |
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| Reverse lettering | 1939 1945 THE DEFENCE MEDAL |
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