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How do I sell my military medals?
The following steps should always be taken when you are looking to sell your military medals.
- Do your research.
- Check you can sell it.
- Get a valuation from a trusted dealer.
- Set reserves.
- Check to see if there are any fees where you want to sell war medals.
Can you sell your medals?
The Selling of Military Awards and Medals: Legality It is illegal to buy, sell, barter, or manufacture any decorations or medals authorized by Congress for the United States armed forces.
Can you sell military medals on eBay?
Can You Sell Military Medals on eBay? The short answer is “yes” – but there are pros and cons to selling on eBay. There are a few different places you can sell medals online. Not all of them are free and some ways of selling will take longer than others.
Are military medals public record?
Military Awards and Decorations For records for individuals who separated after 1956, these records can be requested through FOIA. The general public may also purchase a copy of the veteran’s OMPF to determine the awards due and obtain the medals from a commercial source.
How much is a VC Medal worth?
Owing to its rarity, the VC is highly prized and the medal has fetched over £400,000 at auctions. A number of public and private collections are devoted to the Victoria Cross. The private collection of Lord Ashcroft, amassed since 1986, contains over one-tenth of all VCs awarded.
Are military medals worth money?
A medal, especially one that has been in your family for generations or was given to you by a person you care for, can be priceless. Therefore, this value cannot be measured in terms of money.
How do I find my father’s military medals?
Requests for replacement medals should be submitted on Standard Form 180, “Request Pertaining to Military Records,” which may be obtained at VA offices or the Internet at www.va.gov/vaforms/.
Where can I buy a medal for a veteran?
Click here for details. For the General Public: if the service member separated from military service before 1955, the public may purchase a copy of the veteran’s Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) to determine the awards due and obtain the medals from a commercial source.
How to replace a medal in the military?
This depends on which branch the veteran served in, and how long has passed since their service. The fastest and easiest way to request replacement awards is online. You can request by mail with the SF180 form and mail to: National Personnel Records Center 1 Archives Drive St. Louis, MO 63138
Where can I Find my medals and decorations?
Requests for replacement medals, decorations, and awards should be directed to the branch of the military in which the Veteran served. However, for Air Force (including Army Air Corps) and Army Veterans, the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) verifies awards and forwards requests and verification to appropriate services.
Where can I get a Cold War Medal?
Cold War Recognition Certificate The National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) does not issue service medals; that is a function of each military service department. Requests for the issuance or replacement of military service medals, decorations and awards should be directed to the specific branch of the military in which the veteran served.
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