National Service British Forces Defence Medal Campaign_GSM 2008 making it a distinctive and

making it a distinctive and collectable Royal Navy long service award

3 stars were dated 1882

GSM 2008 (clasp only) Northern Africa

The most famous action of the campaign is probably the charge of the 21st Lancers at Omdurman in which a young Winston Churchill took part

National Service British Forces Defence Medal Campaign_GSM 2008 making it a distinctive andThe Commemorative National Service British Forces Defence Medal struck to honour all who have served or are currently serving in any British military or civilian services at home or abroad for a minimum period of 30 consecutive days. This Commemorative issue allows those who have served or are currently serving in any British or Commonwealth military or civilian public service to proudly display their allegiance to Crown & Country with this die cast