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] It was divided into three grades, but in 2022 it's re-divided into 5 grades.
Medal of National Defense Service 国防服役纪念章 | |
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Type | 5-rank Military medal |
Awarded for | Long service in the People's Liberation Army |
Country | China |
Presented by | Central Military Commission |
Eligibility | Military workers |
Status | Active |
Established | August 1, 2011 |
Precedence | |
Next (higher) | Meritorious Service Medal |
Next (lower) | Medal of Guarding the Frontiers |
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:
In February 2022, the original 3-rank criteria were re-ranked with a new 5-rank criteria: