Users' questions

Can you get replacement military medals UK?

Can you get replacement military medals UK?

Replace a medal You can only get a replacement medal from the Ministry of Defence ( MOD ) if it was stolen or destroyed, for example in a fire or flood. The medal must have been awarded for service after World War 1. You’ll need to show proof by providing a copy of either a: police crime report.

Who makes UK military medals?

Bigbury Mint manufacture replacement military medals at our workshops in Devon, UK.

How can I get replacement military medals?

Replacing Military Medals Requests for replacement medals should be submitted on Standard Form 180, “Request Pertaining to Military Records,” which may be obtained at VA offices or the Internet at www.va.gov/vaforms/.

Can you buy war medals?

In accordance with 10 U.S. Code, all medals are presented at no cost to an awardee, but replacement service medals are issued on a one-time basis and without charge to the recipient of the military decoration or the immediate primary next of kin of a deceased recipient.

Can UK military wear NATO medals?

Can I wear the NATO ISAF as I am no longer serving? All awards to UK citizens require the permission of the Sovereign to accept and wear, regardless of whether you are serving or not. The NATO ISAF was not put forward for approval to wear as recipients of this also receive the OSM Afghanistan.

How do I apply for my father’s war medals?

How to apply. Download and fill in the medal application form. Apply through your unit if you’re still serving in the armed forces. If you’re applying on behalf of someone else, you must include a copy of either your lasting power of attorney or a death certificate.

Can my daughter wear my medals?

War medals and service decorations of any sort may be worn only by the person upon whom they were conferred, and in no case does the right to wear war or service medals, or their ribbons, pass to any relative when the recipient is dead.