Medal of National Defense Service

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.

Not to be confused with National Defense Service Medal.
Medal of National Defense Service
国防服役纪念章
Awarded by Central Military Commission
CountryChina
Type3-rank Military medal
EligibilityMilitary workers
Awarded forLong service in the People's Liberation Army
StatusActive
Statistics
EstablishedAugust 1, 2011
Precedence
Next (higher)Meritorious Service Medal
Next (lower)Medal of Guarding the Frontiers

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]
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References
  1. 解放军启用新式勋章 Archived 2013-05-29 at the Wayback Machine
  2. "中国人民解放军纪律条令". 中国军网. Retrieved 2016-05-11.
  3. 赵风云. "加强和改进军队奖励工作的重要举措". 解放军报. Retrieved 2016-05-11.
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