Defensive meritorious badge

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.

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.

• Defensive memorial cordon