Men and women returning from active service in Afghanistan are allowed to wear the General Service Medal given to them by the British Government and since they are part of the Nato coalition forces they are also given a Nato medal but they are not allowed to wear it.
The current conflict is often likened to the Korean war after which British forces were authorised to wear both the British and United Nations medals which they were awarded. Is the situation today so different?
No extra cost would be involved and the morale of our troops would be greatly enhanced if both Afghanistan medals could be authorised to be worn.
- Graham Allt
South Paddock
Maresfield Park
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