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Defence Medal 1939–45

A circular silver medal, with the face of King George the 6th on one side and on the other an emblem incorporating two lions, a crown and an acorn tree. The medal is inscribed ‘1939 1945 The Defence Medal’ and is held by a red, white and blue ribbon.

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National Museum of Australia

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