Veteran's Badge

The Veteran's Badge is a badge awarded by the Ministry of Defence to any person who served in the British Army, Royal Navy, Royal Marines, Royal Air Force, Volunteer or Regular Reserves of the British Armed Forces.

[3] This was later changed when the categories were broadened so that any veteran of the British Armed Forces and the civilian service the Air Transport Auxiliary may apply and receive one.

[4] The aim of the badge was to make identifying veterans in public easier.

The first Veteran's Badge was awarded to Lord Healey who served at the Battle of Monte Cassino.

It encompasses the Tri-Service, Anchor of the Royal Navy, Crossed Swords of the British Army and Eagle motif of the Royal Air Force.

A Veteran's Badge being proudly worn on a lapel.