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The Ushakov Medal - Commons Library Standard Note:
Published 21 June 2013 | Standard notes SN06670
Authors: Louisa Brooke-Holland
Topic: Armed forces, Russia, Veterans
Eligible British veterans of the Arctic Convoys will be allowed to accept and wear the Russian Ushakov Medal, the Foreign Secretary announced on 17 June 2013. This is a reversal of the previously held position and is an exception to the current rules governing the acceptance and wearing of foreign orders, decorations and medals.
Download the full report:
LINK
What is required is a when ?
A token few were handed out at 10 Downing Street earlier in the year, news that application forms have been sent out and since a blanket silence ?
Our veterans have waited long enough.
K.
Published 21 June 2013 | Standard notes SN06670
Authors: Louisa Brooke-Holland
Topic: Armed forces, Russia, Veterans
Eligible British veterans of the Arctic Convoys will be allowed to accept and wear the Russian Ushakov Medal, the Foreign Secretary announced on 17 June 2013. This is a reversal of the previously held position and is an exception to the current rules governing the acceptance and wearing of foreign orders, decorations and medals.
Download the full report:
LINK
What is required is a when ?
A token few were handed out at 10 Downing Street earlier in the year, news that application forms have been sent out and since a blanket silence ?
Our veterans have waited long enough.
K.