Check the listing for details. Silver British Medal 1945 Defense Medal. Listed at 40.00 USD. Silver British Medal 1945 Defense Medal. Awarded to people in the British Commonwealth at that time for non-operational military and civilian service during WWII. Medal features George VI with reverse featuring Oak tree flanked by Lions and dates 1939 and 1945. Ribbons stood for the green of england the black of the blackout and red of the firebombing. A great collectors item.