Sgt.Hinkley Posted November 20, 2014 Share #1 Posted November 20, 2014 I bought this on eBay and I think for $5 i'll be ok with this purchase. The pin backs broke off and the vet (OR someone) repaired it. Tell me what you think because I'm all ears! Happy Hunting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strawberry 9 Posted November 20, 2014 Share #2 Posted November 20, 2014 I saw this too. I was curious how you would get it through the fabric of the jacket. They don't look very sharp. You could always slide them onto a new bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Hinkley Posted November 20, 2014 Author Share #3 Posted November 20, 2014 Thats why I bought it. They are still nice ribbons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Hinkley Posted November 20, 2014 Author Share #4 Posted November 20, 2014 Should I toss whats left of the bar you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry K. Posted November 20, 2014 Share #5 Posted November 20, 2014 I think you could fix it more closely to original, maybe some small nails Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Hinkley Posted November 20, 2014 Author Share #6 Posted November 20, 2014 Thanks for the advice. I just love the quality of wolf brown ribbons and how well the colors stay vibrant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvmhm Posted November 20, 2014 Share #7 Posted November 20, 2014 You can probably take the pins of a modern ribbon rack and repair it. Mark sends Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uplandmod Posted November 20, 2014 Share #8 Posted November 20, 2014 You can probably take the pins of a modern ribbon rack and repair it. Mark sends Yes, Mark is correct, just find a modern bar backing and pull out the pin and replace it. It looks like the bar might have been mounted in some sort of vet frame and somebody took it out. Those types of pegs are not designed to go into uniforms. Good Luck! LF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Hinkley Posted November 20, 2014 Author Share #9 Posted November 20, 2014 I'll see what I can do, Thanks guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutiger83 Posted November 20, 2014 Share #10 Posted November 20, 2014 I think it is an interesting repair job done by the vet. Why would you repair it? ...Kat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Hinkley Posted November 20, 2014 Author Share #11 Posted November 20, 2014 I think it is an interesting repair job done by the vet. Why would you repair it? ...Kat Thats the answer I wanted to hear. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B229 Posted November 20, 2014 Share #12 Posted November 20, 2014 I think it is an interesting repair job done by the vet. Why would you repair it? ...Kat I seriously doubt that was done by someone in order to wear it on a uniform. There is no way you could attach that to a piece of clothing without having to make two very large holes. If the pins broke off, it would be much easier to simply buy a new bar. As uplandmod said, it was probably done to mount it on a backing board for display. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutiger83 Posted November 20, 2014 Share #13 Posted November 20, 2014 I seriously doubt that was done by someone in order to wear it on a uniform. There is no way you could attach that to a piece of clothing without having to make two very large holes. If the pins broke off, it would be much easier to simply buy a new bar. As uplandmod said, it was probably done to mount it on a backing board for display. Doesn't matter why it was done. The fact is why would you change it? If you bought it to put on a uniform, then it might warrant changing it. If you bought it as an example of a veteran's ribbon bar, why change it? It is unique and I personally wouldn't change it. ...Kat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VarkDriver Posted November 21, 2014 Share #14 Posted November 21, 2014 I think it is an interesting repair job done by the vet. Why would you repair it? ...Kat Exactly what I was thinking! Why change its history? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff arthur Posted November 24, 2014 Share #15 Posted November 24, 2014 Congratulations, that was a lucky score for $ 5.00 ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Hinkley Posted November 25, 2014 Author Share #16 Posted November 25, 2014 Congratulations, that was a lucky score for $ 5.00 ! Thank you! I know I should've taken it for that price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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