World War 2 Defence Medal (Full Size) Campaign_World War I the plaque was intended as

the plaque was intended as a permanent reminder of sacrifice and loss

The OBE or Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire was instituted in 1917

The Conspicuous Gallantry Cross was instituted in 1993 as part of the restructuring of the honours system and was designed to remove distinction between ranks

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the wording was amended to:

World War 2 Defence Medal (Full Size) Campaign_World War I the plaque was intended asDefence Medal 19391945 (Replica) The Defence Medal was awarded to members of the British and Commonwealth Armed Forces and civilians who served in non operational areas subjected to air attack or under threat during the Second World War. It recognises the vital contribution of those who worked tirelessly to protect their nations between 3 September 1939 and 8 May 1945 (Europe) and up to 2 September 1945 (the Far East). This is an officially licensed