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Defensive meritorious badge 
Summary
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.
Classes edit
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 |
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Special class Defense merit badge | 特別防衛功労章 | The winner of Special Commendation. | Gold | Red |
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1st class Defense merit badge | 第一級防衛功労章 | The winner of 1st Commendation. | Gold | Purple |
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2nd class Defense merit badge | 第二級防衛功労章 | The winner of 2nd Commendation. | Gold | Green |
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3rd class Defense merit badge | 第三級防衛功労章 | The winner of 3rd Commendation. | Silver | Blue |