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Defensive meritorious badge

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The Chief of Staff, Toshio Tamogami, of Japan Air Self-Defense Force with Special class Defense merit badge on the right chest.

Defense merit badge (Japanese: 防衛功労章) is the decorative insignia for the Members of Japan Self-Defense Forces, 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.

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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.

Appearance English name Japanese name Wearer Colour of Frame Colour of Jewel
Special class Defense merit badge 特別防衛功労章 The winner of Special Commendation. Gold Red
1st class Defense merit badge 第一級防衛功労章 The winner of 1st Commendation. Gold Purple
2nd class Defense merit badge 第二級防衛功労章 The winner of 2nd Commendation. Gold Green
3rd class Defense merit badge 第三級防衛功労章 The winner of 3rd Commendation. Silver Blue

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