Apply for or replace a medal or veterans badge
Apply for a UK merchant navy medal
You can apply for a UK merchant navy medal if you were a member of the merchant navy and you:
- served in a vessel used to support the UK armed forces
- meet the eligibility requirements for the medal you바카라 사이트™re applying for
How to apply
Complete the application form and send it to the address on the form. You바카라 사이트™ll also need to send your seaman바카라 사이트™s discharge book.
If you바카라 사이트™re applying for someone else바카라 사이트™s medal
You can apply for someone else if either:
- they바카라 사이트™ve died
- you have lasting power of attorney
You must include a copy of the death certificate or your lasting power of attorney.
If the veteran has died, you must be the official next of kin. The general rules are:
- the person바카라 사이트™s spouse or civil partner has first claim to the medal, and then the eldest child
- if there바카라 사이트™s no spouse or child, the eldest grandchild is entitled to apply
After you바카라 사이트™ve applied
You바카라 사이트™ll get a decision within 30 working days of your application being received.
Get help
Email seafarers_registry@mcga.gov.uk if you need help with your application.
Replace a lost or stolen medal
You바카라 사이트™ll need to complete the application form if your medal is lost or has been stolen.