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Army ribbon placement question

Discussion in 'Information Requests' started by lefty, Mar 13, 2008.

  1. lefty

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    Is there a correct or incorrect sequence for the placing of the following 5 ribbons on a WWII Army vet's dress uniform? I know they go above the left breast pocket.
    Good Conduct
    American Defense
    Asiatic Pacific Theatre
    2 Bronze Stars

    Thanks!
     
  2. JCFalkenbergIII

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    This is how it should appear on the uniform. If he had 2 Bronze Stars there should be also an Oak Leaf Cluster in the middle of the Bronze Star ribbon denoting a second award. Thanks for fixing it Mr Invisible Mod!! LOL

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    Edit....One of the mods fixed it for ya.
     
  3. lefty

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    Thanks......but the American Defense is yellow.
    Where can you get the oak clusters?
     
  4. lefty

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    Are there more than one American Defense medals? Also, can someone post a picture of that oak cluster here?
    Thanks!
     
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    An oak leaf cluster or oakleaves is a common device which is placed on U.S. military awards and decorations (and those of some other nations) to denote those who have received more than one bestowal of a particular decoration. The number of oak leaf clusters typically indicates the second and subsequent award of the decoration.

    Most military awards use bronze, silver, and gold oak leaf clusters. The higher ranking oak leaf clusters are issued in lieu of a greater number of lower ranking clusters, allowing a large number of award annotations to fit on a single ribbon. For instance, five bronze oak leaf clusters would be denoted by one silver and five silver by one gold.

    The United States military issues only bronze and silver oak leaf clusters. Gold oak leaf clusters were briefly considered as a device for the Air Medal, but this was not adopted by any of the services.

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    This is the American Campaign Medal
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  7. JCFalkenbergIII

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    Slipdigit Good Ol' Boy Staff Member WW2|ORG Editor

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    Okay, one mistake in 1,195 posts? Not too shabby.
     
  9. lefty

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    Thanks again! You men are remarkable!
     
  10. JCFalkenbergIII

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    Thanks LOL. At least it had "American" in it LOL.
     
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    .................[​IMG]
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  12. lefty

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    Now men, I am easily confused. Is the bronze star ribbon on top of the other three or on the left with all four in a row? The second bronze star would be signified with the bronze oak leaf cluster. Would an actual second medal have been issued, or only one when two were earned, and the second signified by the cluster? Do appreciate your help.
    Thanks again!
     
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    The Bronze star with Oak Leaf goes above the other three, as it is a medal for valor or meritorious service.

    The other three were awarded for being there.
     
  14. Jim Baker

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    Just like this..... And of course add the attachments to the BS ribbon.
     

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  15. JCFalkenbergIII

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    As I posted before the Bronze Star goes on top in the Middle. For some reason when I post the pic it wont allow the Bronze Star to be on top but puts them all in a row. :(
     

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