The Ushakov Medal

This briefing has been replaced by Library research briefing: British military medals and how to apply

This paper may still be useful, however, for the historical context.

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.