The debate over whether Veterans of the Arctic Convoys should get their own separate medals (as opposed to "just" the Atlantic Star which they are currently entitled to) has raged for decades and with the introduction of the Arctic Emblem (lapel badge) in 2006 it had been thought that the matter was dealt with. Not so, as Prime Minister David Cameron has publicly declared his support for a separate and specific medal....
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