How do you wear mini medals on dress blues?
When worn on the blue and white uniforms, the miniature medals are worn above the left breast pocket in the same position as full-size medals (see fig 29-4; in the Army Uniform Regulation).
Where do you put medals on dress blues?
Large medals are worn on the service coat or jumper of Full Dress Blues and Full Dress White. When wearing more than one medal, suspend them from a holding bar that supports the medal’s weight. Place the holding bar of the lowest row of medals in the same position as the lowest ribbon bar.
Where should miniature medals be worn?
You may wear either full size or miniature medals. Wear them on your left chest, in the same position as if you would place them on an uniform jacket.
What side do medals go on dress blues?
left breast
Full size medals on the blue or white dress jacket are centered on the left breast pocket with the upper edge of the holding bar on line midway between the 1st and 2nd button of the jacket.
How do you mount mini medals?
Twist the clutch backs onto the mounting bar pins if the backs have been removed from the mounting bar. Mounting bars have one or two clutch back pins on the back of the bar. If you try to mount your miniature medals on a bar with uncovered pins, the pins can snag the ribbons, also called ribands, of the medals.
Do you wear ribbons with mini medals?
Personnel awarded only ribbons that do not have corresponding large medals shall wear the ribbons on the right side as mentioned above. Do not wear ribbons on uniforms requiring miniature medals.
In what order should ww2 medals be displayed?
The medal at the left of the bar should be placed first and the remainder of the ribbons placed so that they overlap equally the medal on the right, or senior medal, being in full view. When mounting medals in this manner, it is not possible to bring the ribbon back through the slot in the bar.
Where do you wear mini medals on a dinner suit?
Medals are worn parallel to the ground just above the level of the top pocket of a jacket (or on a pocket insert). The Royal British Legion membership badge is worn on the lapel one inch above the medal bar.
How many mini medals are in a row USMC?
A maximum of five miniature medals side by side will fit on a 3-3/8 inch holding bar; however, a maximum of ten medals will fit on the holding bar if over- lapped. The overlapping on each row is equal (not to exceed 50 percent). The right or inboard medal shows in full.
Where do you put medals in a shadow box?
Lay the medals against the hook and loop backing material in an arrangement that is aesthetically pleasing. If you are hanging military medals, you must place them in order of the highest honor. Place military medals highest in the shadow box, followed by ribbons and then badges.
How should medals be mounted?
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