Yes, teeters, my thoughts as well.

Then there were those who would volunteer for 28 days in an Ops bunker in Norn Irm, to get their GSM....:hmm:

Croix de Guerre
 

Pontious, I think you're right that the Croix de Guerre is an exception. My first plotter on 101 wore his alongside his DFC, both awarded before I (his nav radar) was born - rather humbling. He won it flying Liberators over the Hump, though for what he never said. Sadly he died a year ago.

Where to get UK medals whilst overseas........
 

as no one has mentioned the obvious....I shall not dissappoint and simply say:

"Iraq or Afghanistan would appear to be a good start!"

(already wearing coat):ok::ok:

Lost/Replacement Medals
 

IFU

If you have lost issued medals, then write to the Veterans Agency/Medals Office and they should issue a replacement with your service details etc.
The new medal will have a 'C' for copy stamped on it somewhere on the rim. I dont believe there will be a charge but I maybe wrong but at least it will be an authentic medal.

Doobs

Last I heard there is no way the MoD will issue a replacement medal, with or without a 'C' stamped on it, they may, if you are lucky, direct you to one of the commercial organisations that does produce replacements,
like www.awardmedals.com (personal experience, my GSM for Aden, clasp Radfan, was stolen, Army Medals Office didn't want to know).