[2] Qualification was extended in 1963 to Civil Defence personnel in Gibraltar, Hong Kong and Malta.

[3] With most of the eligible organisations disbanded, the medal is currently only awarded to civil defence volunteers on the Isle of Man.

DEF.Reverse: The original 1961 medal depicted three shields, each bearing the initials of one of the three main services: CD, AFS and NHSR, with an oak branch in the background.

[5] Miniature medals for wear at black tie events remain available from several commercial sources.

[8] The medal is still awarded to members of the Isle of Man Civil Defence Corps, with two members receiving clasps to the medal in 2011 from the Lieutenant Governor, Vice Admiral Sir Paul Haddacks KCB KStJ.