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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...