UK Merchant Seafarers Badge




The UK Merchant Seafarers Badge (shown above) has been specially commissioned to commemorate the Merchant Seafarers' bravery and sacrifice in assisting HM Armed Forces in military operations.  It is a unique symbol to be worn on the lapel.


The badge is available to all Merchant Navy seafarers and fishermen who served in a vessel at a time when it was operated to facilitate military operations by HM Armed Forces at any time prior to 31st December 1994.


The badge cannot be issued posthumously as it is a survivors' badge, which is to be worn on civilian clothing.  The only exception to this is for Widows and Widowers who are in receipt of a War Widows/Widowers Pension paid by Service Personnel and Veterans Agency. The deceased must have Served prior to and including 31st December 1994 (National Insurance Number must now be provided).


If an individual already holds a UK Armed Forces Veteran's Badge they may still apply for the UK Merchant Seafarers Veteran's Badge. The introduction of this dedicated badge for Merchant Navy seafarers and fishermen means that applications by these individuals for the UK Armed Forces Veteran's Badge will no longer be accepted.


Members of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary who Served prior to 31st December 1994 should continue to apply for the UK Armed Forces Veteran's Badge.

Applications for the UK Merchant Seafarers Veteran's Badge should be sent to either of the following addresses:

Write to:




Telephone:
Email:
Website:

Merchant Navy Association
9 Saxon Way
Caistor
Market Rasen
LN7 6SG
01472 851130  or +44 1472 851130 (overseas)
mna.national@virgin.net
www.mna.org.uk/

or

Write to:




Telephone:
Email:
Website:

Merchant Mariners
16 Glebe Road
Brampton
Huntingdon
PE28 4PH
01480 412958 or +44 1480412958 (overseas)
info@merchant-mariners.co.uk
www.merchant-mariners.co.uk/

By Application
Form:

Click on the link to access the application form
Merchant Seafarers Veteran's Badge Form.
Sign and date it then return it to one of the above
addresses.


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Information for this page was obtained from the Veterans Agency webpage www.veterans-uk.info/new_badge/merchant.



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