A mate of mine down here in Aussie, his father served in the British Army during and post WW2. Regretfully his fathers medals have been lost and he would like to replace them with a replica set. For my UK friends, any recommendations on who in the UK he may contact to purchase them.
Many thanks in advance.
Macca
By: macca172 - 6th June 2012 at 09:47
Thanks for the responses, passed the info on!
By: Richard gray - 2nd June 2012 at 10:16
Try here.
The Ministry of Defence Medal office controls the issue and replacement of medals. Before claiming unclaimed WW2 medals you will require a record of service from the Army Personnel Centre. To replace issued medals you will be required to furnish proof of loss (police report or insurance claim etc.). The full cost of any replacement medals may be payable. It is possible for members of the public and non-serving personnel to download a Medal Application Form from the Army website www.army.mod.uk by clicking on “Medals/Badges”, the 2nd bullet under the Veterans heading. Additional advice may be obtained from the Medal Office on 0800 085 3600 or by email from [email]JPAC@afpaa.mod.uk[/email]
Ministry of Defence Medal Office
Armed Forces Personnel Administration Agency, Ministry of Defence Medal Office
Building 250, RAF Innsworth
Gloucestershire GL3 1EZ
(Postal enquiries only)
Alternatively google (Replacement ww2 medals) and take your pick of sites selling them.
By: Arabella-Cox - 2nd June 2012 at 09:16
What were the medals?
Campaign medals from WW2 were not named and thus no need to buy “replica” ones. Originals are quite easily available. If they were gallantry medals, then these can be obtained as museum quality replicas.
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June 2, 2012 at 4:15 am