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Title: ? Order Medals
Post by: redkop on Wednesday 12 March 08 10:54 GMT (UK)

Hi,

is it possible to buy medals from WW1 belonging to my Gt Grandfather? I have looked up his medal card on Ancestry.

Red  :)

Title: Re: ? Order Medals
Post by: Thudnut on Wednesday 12 March 08 11:51 GMT (UK)

I would check with the MoD to see if they were issued.  If not you could claim through there.  Write to:

Armed Forces Personnel Administration Agency
Ministry of Defence Medal Office
Building 250, RAF Innsworth, Gloucester GL3 1EZ

If the medals have already been issued and mislaid, there are plenty of places to purchase good quality replicas from.  Check out e-Bay for a guide on prices.

This may also give you some information:
http://www.veterans-uk.info/medals/claiming.html

Good luck,
Thudders

Title: Re: ? Order Medals
Post by: redkop on Wednesday 12 March 08 14:58 GMT (UK)

Hi Thudders,

thank you for taking the time to reply. I will drop them a line.

Red   :)

Title: Re: ? Order Medals
Post by: satellite on Wednesday 12 March 08 15:43 GMT (UK)

just to let you know you can get replacement 1st w w medals from AWARD PRODUCTIONS LTD they have a web > www.awardmedals.com < just request on line for there catologue or ring them on  > 01952  510053 < and talk it over with them you will need your grandfathers service number from his medal card .
hope this will help .
dennis              penzance ;D

Title: Re: ? Order Medals
Post by: harribobs on Wednesday 12 March 08 16:11 GMT (UK)

from the NA site


4. Replacing and Claiming Medals

    * It is no longer possible to replace campaign medals issued for service before 1920.
    * Replacement of medals issued for service after 1920 is still possible.