HM Armed Forces Veterans Lapel Badge
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1. HM Armed Forces Veterans Lapel Badge
1.1 Background
The HM Armed Forces Veterans Badge was launched in May 2004 by the Minister for Veterans to assist the wider public in identifying Veterans.
The first Badge was issued on 10 May 2004 to Lord Healey, who served at the Battle for Monte Cassino.
Having started with issue to Veterans of the Second World War, the Badge is now available to all eligible Veterans.
1.2 Design of the badge
The Badge is an enamelled, engraved, and pinned lapel badge featuring the words 바카라 사이트淗M Armed Forces 바카라 사이트� Veteran바카라 사이트�, which encompass the tri-Service anchor, crossed swords and eagle motif.
Its symbolism is intended to unite all Veterans and represent the combined efforts of the Armed Forces whilst encouraging a sense of unity and community amongst Veterans.
Following the passing of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and accession of His Majesty King Charles III, the decision was taken that the Badge will bear the Crown representing the reigning Monarch at the time it is issued, regardless of when the recipient served.
1.3 Eligibility criteria
All those who have served in HM Armed Forces, including Volunteer and Regular Reserves. This does not include overseas forces or those who served alongside HM Forces.
The Badge is a survivor바카라 사이트檚 badge and therefore is not issued posthumously. The only exception is for War Widows and Widowers who are in receipt of a War Widows/Widowers Pension paid by the Ministry of Defence.
This also includes those who have received an award of Survivors Guaranteed Income Payment (SGIP) under the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme. This is in recognition of the fact that their spouse or long-term partner바카라 사이트檚 death was due to their military service.
Procurement and issue of the Veterans Badge is managed by
MOD Medal Office
Innsworth House
Imjin Barracks
Gloucester
GL3 1HW
Vets UK 0808 1914 2 18