Following the announcement by HMG of the award of the Arctic Star and also the Bomber Command clasp, those that are eligible can apply via the following

Application forms for the Arctic Convoy Star can be downloaded from www.veterans-uk.info. Applications will be handled by both the MOD Medal Office and RSS (Registry of Shipping and Seamen in Cardiff for Merchant Navy), depending on whether an individual has already been issued with the Arctic Emblem.

Records relating to the issue of the Arctic Emblem are held by the MOD Medal Office. For this reason they will handle applications from ALL recipients (Army, Royal Navy, Royal Air Force and the Merchant Navy) of the Arctic Emblem for the Arctic Convoy Medal.

If Merchant Navy veterans have already been issued with their World War II campaign medals and are requesting a re-assessment for the new Arctic Convoy medal then they should apply to Cardiff. Similarly, if the application is for the first issue of World War II medals for Merchant Navy service, the Arctic Convoy Star will now be a normal part of the assessment process and again, applications should come to Cardiff.

Any veterans of the Royal Navy, Army or Royal Air Force should apply to The MOD Medal Office, Imjin Barracks, Innsworth, Gloucester, GL3 1HW. The MOD have a local rate helpline: 08457 800 900.