Defense merit badge (Japanese: 防衛功労章) is the decorative insignia for the Members of
Japan Self-Defense Forces
The Japan Self-Defense Forces ( ja, 自衛隊, Jieitai; abbreviated JSDF), also informally known as the Japanese Armed Forces, are the unified ''de facto''Since Article 9 of the Japanese Constitution outlaws the formation of armed forces, the ...
, who were awarded a commendation certificate. The Officials who have been awarded Special class Commendation, 1st class Commendation, 2nd class Commendation, or 3rd class Commendation are given this badge as the supplementary prize.
Classes
The shape of the badge is the rays of the rising sun, vertically long. If several badges were given, the awardee must wear only the highest badge.
See also
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Defensive memorial cordon
The Japan Self-Defense Forces Service Ribbon, also called the Self-Defense Commemorative Ribbon or the Defensive Memorial Cordon, (Japanese:防衛記念章) is the decoration for officers in the Japan Self-Defense Forces. Officials may wear it on ...
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Military awards and decorations of Japan