Defensive meritorious badge
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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.