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Medal of National Defense Service
国防服役纪念章
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All three medals, the Golden Medal being the highest grade
Awarded by Central Military Commission
Country China
Type 3-rank Military medal
Eligibility Military workers
Awarded for Long service in the People's Liberation Army
Status Active
Statistics
Established August 1, 2011
Precedence
Next (higher) Meritorious Service Medal
Next (lower) Medal of Guarding the Frontiers

The Medal of National Defense Service (Chinese: 国防服役纪念章) is a military decoration awarded by the Central Military Commission of China, first amended on May 4, 2010, then established on August 1, 2011.[1][2] It is divided into three grades.

Criteria[]

The medal is awarded to military officers, civilian cadres and soldiers who have served for the People's Liberation Army for more than 10 years. Among them:

  • A person who served more than 10 years and less than 20 years is awarded with a bronze medal,
  • A person who served more than 20 years and less than 35 years is awarded with a silver medal,
  • A person who served more than 35 years is awarded with a gold medal.[3]

References[]

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