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Is it legal to buy replica medals?Updated 7 months ago

Is it legal to buy replica medals?

Yes, purchasing replica medals is entirely legal and even encouraged by the Department of Defence. 

Since only one set of original medals is typically issued, many recipients store them safely and wear replicas to prevent loss. However, it’s important that you only wear medals awarded to you on the left side. 

Wearing unearned medals is an offence under The Defence Act 1903. Replica medals also allow family members to honour their loved one’s service when original medals are unavailable.

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