United Kingdom. A Lot of Six Second War Medals and Awards GTRexclude naming is engraved on the

naming is engraved on the reverse

the Purple cypher had been cracked by American codebreakers in 1940

39 mm x 85 mm)

affixed to a backplate with all four reverse attachment prongs intact

United Kingdom. A Lot of Six Second War Medals and Awards GTRexclude naming is engraved on the1. A Defence Medal. Instituted August 16th, 1945. A circular medal, constructed of cupro nickel, suspended from a single toe claw attached to the center of the award with a slotted bar, suspended from its period original ribbon (with evidence of previous collectors mounting), the obverse depicting the leftward facing effigy of King George VI, circumscribed by his name and official title, the reverse consisting of a royal crown resting on the stump of