Gulf Medal Ribbon Emblem Required?:Oak Leaf not required the Defence Medal stands as

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

The reverse depicts the bow of a vessel within a laurel wreath

FOR KING AND EMPIRE — SERVICES RENDERED

Suitable for miniature medal groups and professional mounting

white and blue ribbon

Gulf Medal Ribbon Emblem Required?:Oak Leaf not required the Defence Medal stands asAwarded for 30 days continuous service in the theatre of operations outlined below between 2nd August 1990 and 7th March 1991. Saudi Arabia, Oman, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Jordan, Bahrain, Kuwait, Iraq, Republic of Yemen, the Gulf, Gulf of Oman, Gulf of Aqaba, Gulf of Suez and the Suez Canal, Arabian Sea, Gulf of Aden and Red Sea bounded to the east by a line from Ras Asir (1150N 05110E) to a point (1600N 0600E0, Ras Mauri (2450N 06635E) Cyprus