Written question asked by Gareth Snell (Labour) on Tuesday, 11 November 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 13 November 2025. It was answered by Louise Sandher-Jones (Labour) on Monday, 17 November 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Veterans: Military Decorations
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how veterans can obtain replacement medals when originals have been (a) lost and (b) stolen in cases where ill health has delayed the submission of (i) police and (ii) insurance reports.
- Answer
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The Ministry of Defence (MOD) maintains a long-established policy whereby, upon receipt of proof of loss, due to fire or flood (a successful insurance claim), or theft (a police report), our Medal Office will provide replacement medals.
The requirement for documented proof of loss is applied without exception to all applications, even when illness or other circumstances prevent the individual from expediting their claim. This is to protect the integrity of medallic recognition, and the wider UK Honours system by ensuring, as far as possible, that duplicate copies of medals are not in circulation and to reinforce the intrinsic value of the medals themselves.
The policy and procedure for replacement medals is to be found at:
https://www.gov.uk/apply-medal-or-veterans-badge/replace-a-medal-or-badge
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 89557
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Lost property Military decorations Theft Veterans
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- 2025-11-17 14:37:41 +0000
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