History

The Medal of War Prisoner was established on August 16, 2001. It is awarded to soldiers and civilians in its three classes.

The I Class is in gilt and awarded to those who spent three or more years in captivity.
The II Class is in silver and awarded to those who spent between one and three years in captivity.
The III Class is in bronze and awarded to those who spent a year or less in captivity.

This medal can be awarded posthumously.

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