# The Navy and Marines (Property of Deceased) Order 1956, Article 24


Any medal to which an officer, seaman, or marine is entitled but which is not issued at the time of his death, shall be disposed of as follows:—
(a) When bequeathed by Will, the medal shall be sent to the legatee.
(b) When not bequeathed by Will, the medal shall be sent to the person standing nearest in the following order of relationship:—
1. Widow
2. Eldest surviving son
3. Eldest surviving daughter
4. Father
5. Mother
6. Eldest surviving brother
7. Eldest surviving sister
8. Eldest surviving half-brother
9. Eldest surviving half-sister
(c) When the medal cannot be disposed of as above, it may be sent to some other relative or interested party at the discretion of the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1956/1217/article/24 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/navy-and-marines-property-of-deceased-order-1956/article-24
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