The medal ceased to be awarded on 1 April 1980 when it was replaced by the Northern Ireland Home Service Medal

the Security Council established a new mission

Additional awarded for 10 years additional service are denoted by a bar attached to the ribbon

The MC is now also available to other ranks

The 1939-45 Defence Medal was a campaign medal of the British Commonwealth

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