Veterans: Military Decorations
Commons · Question 89557 · Tabled 11 Nov 2025 · Ministry of Defence · Official record
Answered 17 Nov 2025
Question
Asked by Gareth Snell
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
Answered by Louise Sandher-Jones, 17 Nov 2025
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 fo...