firefighter Posted April 13, 2016 Share #726 Posted April 13, 2016 Great looking racks. SKIP that is deffinetly different.I wonder if they did that so the stars would show up better? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KurtA Posted May 21, 2016 Share #727 Posted May 21, 2016 General Richard D. Hearney- Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps from 1994 to 1996. I guess he had to replace this set after adding the Joint Meritorious Unit Award ribbon and Navy Unit Commendation ribbons (pictured in photo, 3rd row from bottom). Or perhaps it was initially made-up incorrectly. (probably why he gave it away.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNY Militaria Posted May 21, 2016 Author Share #728 Posted May 21, 2016 Very nice set! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captainofthe7th Posted July 8, 2016 Share #729 Posted July 8, 2016 In doing research on another interesting ribbon, I found some information on this one. While this does represent all of these theories, I now firmly believe it is the unauthorized NATO Ribbon. I've quoted previous posts in the discussion, including the subject. From PAM 20-158 Troop Topics - Decorations and Awards, dated 23 March 1953: From December 1953 issue of All Hands: Here's one I just acquired. What is the last ribbon? I have one on a set of Navy WWII/Korean War era ribbon bars and I have seen someone else on here asking the same thing. I know one person replied that it was a state National Guard ribbon, can't remember which one, but that doesn't seem right. From what I could find, it's the Missouri NG Governors 12 year service ribbon. Had me stumped as well! I couldn't remember what another post had said the ribbon was, but the one you named is the one I was referring to. However, that doesn't make sense either for my ribbon bars that had WWII Pacific theater and Korean War service ribbons along with a Navy Commendation Ribbon. Also, it doesn't seem to fit with the uniform in this post. I guess it could be the National Guard ribbon, but that just seems odd for the only two times I have ever seen one. It's WA National Guard Achievement Medal-http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/ind...c=31678&hl=Rob While I agree it is most likely a WA ARNG Achievement Ribbon, here's an interesting tidbit to further confounds things. That ribbon design was identical to a proposed NATO Service Medal/Ribbon which never came into being. I also have one of these ribbons, albeit a much newer manufacture, and was told by someone here on the forums about the NATO angle. Hmmmm...and the plot thickens! I do have his name and dogtags, so time for some research! http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/public/style_emoticons/default/thumbsup.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seaton Posted July 8, 2016 Share #730 Posted July 8, 2016 These are standard ribbon segments mounted under a convex curved plastic covers. They have clutch-back studs on the back and are mounted on a 31st Infantry Regiment officer's blouse. Originally they were one solid block but, over the years, the top row broke off. If you look closely at the picture, you can just see where the top row snapped off. I believe these might have been made in Europe (Germany???). CustomRibbon04.JPG Are they glass Souval ribbons? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter Posted July 17, 2016 Share #731 Posted July 17, 2016 Here is a German made rack from my 4th Ranger uniform. 《☆》《♧》 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter Posted July 17, 2016 Share #732 Posted July 17, 2016 USA Korean War Era pilots rack, Japanese made. 》《》《 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter Posted July 22, 2016 Share #733 Posted July 22, 2016 Some Vietnam Era racks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter Posted July 22, 2016 Share #734 Posted July 22, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter Posted July 23, 2016 Share #735 Posted July 23, 2016 Here are a some more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBFloyd Posted July 24, 2016 Share #736 Posted July 24, 2016 The ribbons of Air Force Maj Gen William P. McBride (1916-1996). McBride was a fighter pilot most of his career. In Korea, he commanded two fighter groups and was wounded over North Korea in 1951. He also earned the British Distinguished Flying Cross in Korea, one of only ten such awards to Americans in that war. He went on to command Task Force Alpha in Thailand and was deputy commander of 12th Air Force. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dskjl Posted July 24, 2016 Share #737 Posted July 24, 2016 LTG Knowles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBFloyd Posted July 24, 2016 Share #738 Posted July 24, 2016 Ribbons of ADM J. J. (Jocko) Clark, who commanded the fast carriers in WWII. First Native American (Cherokee) graduate of the Naval Academy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dskjl Posted July 24, 2016 Share #739 Posted July 24, 2016 I bought this from a forum member it has a matched rack but it is in the hands of another member. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter Posted July 24, 2016 Share #740 Posted July 24, 2016 DSKJI & JB those are beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNY Militaria Posted August 7, 2016 Author Share #741 Posted August 7, 2016 Custom set directly embroidered to the uniform jacket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rd12 Posted August 29, 2016 Share #742 Posted August 29, 2016 Here are a few I've added to my CIB collection recently; Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rd12 Posted August 29, 2016 Share #743 Posted August 29, 2016 .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rd12 Posted August 29, 2016 Share #744 Posted August 29, 2016 last one.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter Posted October 7, 2016 Share #745 Posted October 7, 2016 Nothing to impressive. Just received these in the mail. Vietnam vet but some later awards from the 80s. Mounted on a thin stiff plastic backing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cw1979 Posted October 29, 2016 Share #746 Posted October 29, 2016 A family-owned set of ribbons of PFC Charles D. Barger's awards and decorations. Can someone tell me what these ribbons are? US awards I recognize but I'm stumped by the foreign ones. Is there a list? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grokett Posted October 29, 2016 Share #747 Posted October 29, 2016 Hi CW1979, They are: Medal of Honor Purple Heart w/4 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters Purple Heart w/4 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters WWI Victory Medal w/3 Bronze stars Army Occupation Medal, WWI Medaille Militaire, France Croix de Guerre, WWI, France, w/Bronze Star and Bronze Palm Croix de Guerre, WWI, France, w/2 Bronze Palms Silver Medal for Bravery, Montenegro Military Medal, Great Britain Order of Leopold I, Belgium, w/swords Croix de Guerre, WWI, Belgium, w/palm Croce di Guerra, WWI, Italy War with Germany Medal, WWI, Missouri Verdun Medal, WWI, France (Honorary) St. Mihiel Medal, WWI, France (Honorary) American Legion Medal Veterans of Foreign Wars Medal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sapper23 Posted October 31, 2016 Share #748 Posted October 31, 2016 Hello, Here is a custom ribbon rack for Archie R. Hyle from his post Korean War Ike jacket. Any idea what the last ribbon is? Colonel Hyle served in the 291st Inf Rgt, 75th Inf Div in WW2, 45th Inf Div in the Korean War, and as the Commander of 1st Brigade, 1st Inf Div and Chief of Staff of 1st Inf Div in Vietnam. Does anyone know what awards he earned and when? He is listed in 1955 Army Officer Register as having the Soldier's Medal, Bronze Star (2OLC), and Air Medal. In Vietnam he earned he 3 Silver Stars, Purple Heart and 2 Soldier's Medals (March 1968 and March 1969). On his award orders for March 1968 it says Soldier's Medal, but on his March 1969 award orders it says Soldier's Medal (2nd Oak Leaf Cluster) So here is my main question, does anyone know if he received a Soldier's Medal in WW2 or the Korean War period since his Ike jacket already has the SM ribbon on it and his later award order says (Second OLC). The ribbons on the Ike jacket don't look to be newly sewn on. Does anyone have any photos of him in dress uniform with ribbon bars from any period? If this is all correct he would have been one of only two to have earned 3 Soldier's Medals. Thanks, Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted October 31, 2016 Share #749 Posted October 31, 2016 I picked these up here on the forum and haven't had the time to invest on researching them. There were four (nearly) identical ribbon groups in the lot, so the guy obviously was consistent! He had also been awarded the Legion de Honneur from France, officer grade (with rosette), but never mounted them (they were in the group though). These are two of the ribbon groups out of the lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter Posted January 20, 2017 Share #750 Posted January 20, 2017 Coast Guard/Marine Corps ribbon bar. CG Commandants Ltd w/ Operational device, CG Bicentennial Unit Commendation, MC GCM, CG RESERVE GCM, MC Expeditionary, NDSM, AFEM , Armed Forces Reserve, Rifle Marksmanship w/ Expert, & Pistol Expert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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