As with the First World War

Awarded to recognise both military and some types of civilian service

instituted at the same time as the DFC and which was also later made available to other ranks of the RN and Army

the Defence Medal stands as a tribute to those who defended the home front with courage and commitment

Miniature Naval General Service Medal 1915-1962 GVI Palestine 1945-48 Collection_Miniature Medals As with the First WorldThe Naval General Service Miniature Medal. It was possible to be awarded the Naval GSM George VI with 7 first clasps: Palestine 1936 1939, S. E. Asia 1945 46, Minesweeping 1945 51, Palestine 1945 48, Bomb & Mine Clearance 1945 53, Malaya and Yangtze.