{"product_id":"wwii-british-medals-pair-1939-45-star-defence-medal","title":"WWII British Campaign Medals — 1939-45 Star \u0026 Defence Medal | Pair | Very Good","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis is a genuine pair of British Second World War campaign medals that tell the story of service both overseas and at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe first medal is the \u003cstrong\u003e1939–1945 Star\u003c\/strong\u003e, awarded to those who took part in active operations during the war. Its powerful design shows a lion standing triumphant over a defeated dragon — a clear symbol of Britain and her allies overcoming the Axis powers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe second is the \u003cstrong\u003eDefence Medal\u003c\/strong\u003e, given to those who served in the United Kingdom or in non-operational theatres overseas. It features a crowned oak tree flanked by lions, representing the strength and resilience of the nation during the long years of conflict on the home front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThese two medals were frequently awarded together to men and women whose service spanned both the fighting fronts and the vital work carried out back in Britain. Together they form a meaningful and evocative set from one of the most significant periods in modern history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eBoth medals retain good detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtra photographs available on request. Just get in touch and we will be happy to help.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Novel Relics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55802523582849,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0934\/7887\/9617\/files\/IMG_0944.jpg?v=1781430136","url":"https:\/\/www.novelrelics.co.uk\/products\/wwii-british-medals-pair-1939-45-star-defence-medal","provider":"Novel Relics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}