Medal "Defender of the Fatherland" UKRAINE

• Established on October 8, 1999, by the President of Ukraine.
• Purpose: Awarded to veterans and military personnel for personal courage, bravery, and participation in the defense of state sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, as well as for liberation operations.
• Material and design: Made of brass (diameter 32 mm). The obverse depicts a shield with the contours of the state border of Ukraine, a sword, and a laurel-oak wreath, with the inscription "Захиснику Вітчизни" along the edge. The ribbon is blue and orange-black (colors used in the period 1999–2015).