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‘Total disgrace’: Veterans call to end medals free-for-all

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Australian war veterans are urging the government to close loopholes allowing unregulated sales of replica military medals, which they deem 'stolen valour.' Vietnam War veteran Greg Carter criticized the ease of obtaining awards like the Victoria Cross without proof of entitlement. With Anzac Day approaching, the RSL has formally requested amendments to the Defence Act to restrict these sales.

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