Information about applying for lapel badges/emblems and medals issued by the UK Ministry of Defence

Did you serve in HM Armed Forces? This lapel badge is available free to anyone who served in the UK Armed Forces.

How to apply

Download and fill in the application form for an armed forces veterans badge.

You can only apply on behalf of a veteran who’s died if you get either: a War Widow’s or Widower’s Pension or a compensation under the Survivors Guaranteed Income Payment (SGIP) using the same form.

Did you serve in the Merchant Navy? This lapel badge is available free to anyone who served as a Merchant Navy seafarer or served in a vessel used to support the UK Armed Forces.

How to apply

You can apply for a badge through the Merchant Navy Association.

You can only apply on behalf of a veteran who’s died if you receive a War Widow’s or Widower’s Pension.

If you’re a member of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary, apply for the armed forces veterans badge.

Approved by H.M. The Queen in 2012 the new campaign medal recognises the service of those who served north of the Arctic Circle during WW2.

Awarded to members of the British Armed Forces and the Merchant Navy who served North of the Arctic Circle (66° 32’ North Latitude) during the qualifying period of service - 3 September 1939 to 8 May 1945 for any length of time either afloat or as part of land operations north of the Arctic Circle in the army, Royal Navy, Merchant Navy, and RAF ground crew.

How to apply

Download and complete the Ministry of Defence medal form and submit to:

MOD Medal Office
Room G36
Innsworth House
Imjin Barracks
Gloucester
Untired Kingdom
GL3 1HW

The Ministry of Defence Medal Office issues medals to currently serving members of the armed forces, veterans and MOD employees.

If you think you are eligible for a Medal read the MOD guidance on Medals: campaigns, descriptions and eligibility.

You can apply on behalf of a veteran if you have lasting power of attorney. If the veteran has died, you must be the official next of kin.

How to apply for a medal

Download and complete the Ministry of Defence medal form and submit to:

MOD Medal Office
Room G36
Innsworth House
Imjin Barracks
Gloucester
Untired Kingdom
GL3 1HW

Replace a veterans badge:

You can get the first replacement veterans badge for free. Follow the instructions for applying for a veterans badge - you can use the same form.

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 or a successful insurance claim listing the individual items. Otherwise you’ll have to pay for the replacement medal plus a fee. You can also buy replacement medals from a licensed medal dealer.

Follow the instructions for applying for a medal - you can use the same form.

Not satisfied with how your medal application was handled:

Go to the  appeal or complain page for more information.