Back Medaile obránce vlasti Czech Médaille Défenseur de la Patrie French Medaglia al difensore della patria (Ucraina) Italian Medal „Obrońcy Ojczyzny” Polish Медаль «Защитнику Отчизны» Russian Медаль «Захиснику Вітчизни» Ukrainian
| "Defender of the Motherland" Medal | |
|---|---|
 "Defender of the Motherland" Medal (since 2015) | |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
| Awarded for | liberation of Ukraine from Nazi occupation, for personal courage and bravery while protecting the public interest, and strengthening the defense and security of Ukraine |
| Presented by |  Ukraine |
| Eligibility | War veterans, Ukrainian or foreign citizens |
| Established | 8 October 1999[1] |
.svg){kind=small} Ribbon bar of the Medal (since 2015) | |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Medal "For Irreproachable Service"[1] |
| Next (lower) | Medal for Lifesaving |
The "Defender of the Motherland" Medal (Ukrainian: Медаль «Захиснику Вітчизни») is a commemorative medal awarded by Ukraine. It was established on 8 October 1999 by presidential decree № 1299.[1]
- ^ a b c ""Defender of the Motherland" medal". mil.gov.ua/. Ministry of Defence of Ukraine. Retrieved 12 May 2012.