Tamgha-e-Diffa

Tamgha-e-Diffa
تمغہِ دفاع
Tamgha-e-Diffa Medal
with Siachen Glacier Clasp
Left: Obverse
Right: Reverse
TypeService medal
Awarded forService in minor or major Army, Air Force or Navy operations for which no separate medal was intended.
Presented by Pakistan
EligibilityPakistan Armed Forces Personnel
Ribbon
Tamgha-e-Diffa
Ribbon
ClaspsFirst Kashmir War
Dir-Bajaur Campaign (1960-61)
Second Kashmir War
Kutch 1965
Siachen Glacier
Shaqma
StatusOnly Siachen Glacier Clasp still being awarded.
Established1957
Precedence
Next (higher)
Imtiazi Sanad
Next (lower)
Sitara-e-Harb
1965 War

Tamgha-e-Diffa (Urdu: تمغہِ دفاع, lit.'(Defence Medal)' is a Pakistani general campaign medal and is awarded along with a clasp to all ranks who take part in minor operations or campaigns within a laid down period, dates and prescribed qualifying area.