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HM Armed Forces Veterans Badge
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HM Armed Forces Veterans’ Badge is available to all former Armed Forces personnel – Royal Navy, Royal Marines, Army and Royal Air Force.
It was launched in May 2004 by the Minister for Veterans, to raise the profile of veterans. All veterans are eligible to apply. The badge is an enamelled, engraved, and pinned, lapel badge featuring the words “HM Armed Forces – Veteran”, which encompass the Tri-Service, Anchor, Crossed Swords and Eagle motif.
However for any veterans who served in Armed Forces of other Countries or those who served alongside HM Armed Forces are not eligible (e.g. any Commonwealth forces, Canadian Navy etc).
How to apply You can apply online by clicking on one of the links below to access the application form:
There are more versions available direct from the SPVA website here:
- Microsoft Word Version
- Rich Text Format (.rtf)
Print out the form and send by post to:
Service Personnel and Veterans Agency,Norcross
Thornton-Cleveleys,
Lancashire,
FY5 3WP
Fax:
01253 330561(UK Only)
+44 1253 330561 (Overseas)
Email: SPVA-VeteransBadges@mod.uk
Freephone
Helpline
Free: 0800 169 2277 (UK only)
Free: 0800 169 3458 (Minicom UK only)
+44 1253 866043 (Overseas)
If you are a former member of the RAF or Royal Navy go direct to SPVA’s website here.
jazzie
23 days ago
2 comments
Mine fell apart afetr two months, had to get a replacement from Ebay but its actually bigger than the original, and clearly fake
thomaskent
about 1 month ago
2 comments
i would like to apply for a replacement as my veterans badge must have fallen of or come apart i realy do miss the pried of using it.
yours sincerly.
t.kent.
RM 17860.
BarrieHarnett
2 months ago
4 comments
Wear mine with pride on my uniform tie (Civil Aviation), had it about 2 years, good as new.
DAVIDKING
2 months ago
2952 comments
had mine for 1 year now and no problems with it.
BarrieGraham
2 months ago
2 comments
Had the same problem as nickmessenger its fallen apart after only 2 mths, and it can't be repaired, very disappointed as I was extremely proud to wear it
StewartThompson
5 months ago
1428 comments
Sounds like Nickmessinger was a bit unlucky. Mine is fine, had it 12 months now and it still looking new.
djglimmerman
9 months ago
2 comments
I wear my badge with pride and it is nice to meet and converse with other veterans from over the years.
dreme
about 1 year ago
1750 comments
Sounds like a quality contol problem. I wear mine a lot and its still good as new!
nickmessinger
about 1 year ago
2 comments
It was nice to receive my veteran's badge and I wore it with pride - until it fell apart! The pin appears to have been attached with a tiny blob of solder. Defence cutbacks or a problem with quality control? !
DAVIDKING
about 1 year ago
2952 comments
sent for mine on monday on the phone no given recived on friday same week.it is not cheap or tacy its some thing you will be proud to wear.
Goldfinch
about 1 year ago
2 comments
It is a good idea to recognise that people have given their time to serve the country.
Many have given their lives.