It is not so much the possession of an affiliation card that is needed but the recognition of such a card.
A veterans badge is as good a symbol as anything but it there are no concessions on offer then it confers no benefit.
Now in New Orleans at the cruise terminal I asked if a stall holder would give a veteran's discount - I had no card or badge. He immediately offered 10% then said no, make it 15%.
On concessions though, a local proper sports shop offers 10% on production of a mil ID and our local dry cleaners also offers 10% - I don't think either offers and veteran's discount however.
PS
I have an official Service Personnel and Veterans Agency ID Card which states that I am a War Pensioner. Now there may be other war pensioners without such a card, ring the agency on 0800 169 2277 or 01253 866043. You may need to be a war pensioner but no harm in asking.
Last edited by Pontius Navigator; 1st Jun 2012 at 13:41.