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identifying the devices on WW2 ribbons

Discussion in 'Medals, Insignia, Badges & Recalls' started by yawnmoth, Aug 12, 2008.

  1. yawnmoth

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    Perhaps different manufacturers. And there are two sizes of the Campaign Star devices. One for regular size medals and ribbons and one for the miniature sized medals.
     
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    I don't imagine you'd be able to tell the medal size from the ribbon size?

    Anyway, thanks!
     
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    Normal medal ribbon size is the same width as a ribbon (a ribbon can be representative of a medal). Miniature medals represent normal size medals, have no ribbon of the same width and are worn on the tuxedo jacket of mess dress.
     
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    Campaign stars ya get one for every campaign in that theatre ya served in... like On my Southwest asian victory medal I have 3 campaign stars..
     
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