MPage Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 I believe these might have been made in Europe (Germany???). I'm pretty sure those are unique to occupied Germany. Nice collection, by the way. Link to post Share on other sites
Teamski Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 Here is a nice Theater-made (I believe) CBI ribbon rack. -Ski In Memory Of......Pte Harold Griffiths, 1805, 1/6th Manchester Regt, KIA June 4th, 1915 in GallipoliCpl Isaac Judges, 40494, 6th East Yorkshire Regt, KIA October 3rd, 1917 in YpresMay they rest in peace..... MSgt - USAF Retired Link to post Share on other sites
MPage Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 From what I could find, it's the Missouri NG Governors 12 year service ribbon. Had me stumped as well! It apparently is a Washington National Guard ribbon; there was a thread on this a few months ago: http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/ind...pic=31678&h The ribbon may have been awarded for service during the Berlin Airlift, as a brigade from that state was activated for it (due to the presence of the Occupation ribbon, though it doesn't have the aircraft device). Link to post Share on other sites
stingerwooten Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 Hello, I'm a bit of a noob here. I'm sure this may have been covered in another topic some time ago, but does anyone have a clue as to where one could acquire a custom-embroidered ribbon bar? I'm a huge fan of this bygone method of showing ones awards. Would love to know if there is someone out there who still does this? I've always wanted to have my awards done in this way. Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! Link to post Share on other sites
ItemCo16527 Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 Check out Leu's Handicraft of Taiwan. I've used their services a couple of times, and their work is top-notch. Their prices are even better! (LINK) Jeff C. Link to post Share on other sites
MPage Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 I wonder if COL Bud Day is wearing a Leu rack: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/comm...ge_Day_1987.jpg I notice that Day's MoH ribbon is the same as the one they offer (stars are actually devices). Link to post Share on other sites
Brig Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 just going to show this off to you ribbon fans...I know all the details and the Marine it came from, and all I'm going to say is the Bronze Star with V is for Iwo Jima...as is one of the PUCs...Japanese made from the occupation, I believe... sorry for the lack of details, but I'm saving that for the thread on his grouping once I finish the research. I'm honored to honor it -BrigGySgt/USMC/0369RSU-Quantico"FOR OUR TOMORROWS, THEY GAVE THEIR TODAYS"RIPSgt Jesse 'Jeff Nasty' BalthaserSgt John P HulingCpl Carlos 'Gilo Monster' GilorozcoCpl Stephen C 'Socks' SockaloskyLCpl Joshua A 'Scottie' ScottLCpl Jason Lee 'Birdman' FryeLCpl Nicolas B MorrisonLCpl Jon T HicksLCpl Osbrany 'Oz' Montes De OcaPvt Lewis T D Calapini'The SOI 5' Link to post Share on other sites
Brig Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 rear -BrigGySgt/USMC/0369RSU-Quantico"FOR OUR TOMORROWS, THEY GAVE THEIR TODAYS"RIPSgt Jesse 'Jeff Nasty' BalthaserSgt John P HulingCpl Carlos 'Gilo Monster' GilorozcoCpl Stephen C 'Socks' SockaloskyLCpl Joshua A 'Scottie' ScottLCpl Jason Lee 'Birdman' FryeLCpl Nicolas B MorrisonLCpl Jon T HicksLCpl Osbrany 'Oz' Montes De OcaPvt Lewis T D Calapini'The SOI 5' Link to post Share on other sites
el taco grande Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 that's a nice ribbon rack, Brig. ribbons with the valor "V" on them are really good-looking. Link to post Share on other sites
1stDivVet Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 USN set to a CBM Sheets. That wasn't friendly fire.. If I was being 'friendly', I wouldn't have fired at them!!! Link to post Share on other sites
swag Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Time to downsize! I'm selling off a large portion of my collection. Message me for the most up to date list of items. I have American and foreign; Army, Air Force, and Navy; Span-Am War to current; mostly originals but some reproductions. Always looking for numbered Purple Hearts and Silver Stars. Message me if you have any, maybe we can make a deal. Looking for Purple Heart number 172669. Link to post Share on other sites
el taco grande Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 uh oh, the american theater and pacific theater ribbons in posts 207, 215, and 216 are upside down. if you're looking at the ribbon rack, the center blue stripe is always on the left. i've been looking at a lot of the ribbon images and it is surprising to see how many of the theater ribbons are actually upside down. i know it's hard to tell, but God is in the details. make sure if you're getting a custom rack done, you tell the manufacturer to make sure the blue stripe is on the left when you're looking at the rack. you can't really flip custom made bars around... Link to post Share on other sites
MPage Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 uh oh, the american theater and pacific theater ribbons in posts 207, 215, and 216 are upside down. if you're looking at the ribbon rack, the center blue stripe is always on the left. i've been looking at a lot of the ribbon images and it is surprising to see how many of the theater ribbons are actually upside down. i know it's hard to tell, but God is in the details. make sure if you're getting a custom rack done, you tell the manufacturer to make sure the blue stripe is on the left when you're looking at the rack. you can't really flip custom made bars around... I've actually never seen a true (woven) custom rack that had that problem. As far as regular bars, that upside-down business is a reassuring sign that it's likely real. Link to post Share on other sites
ItemCo16527 Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 My latest custom Navy group Jeff C. Link to post Share on other sites
Bob Hudson Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 These were made for Navy Capt. John Iarrobino, skipper of the aircraft carrier Orisikany in the early days of the Vietnam War. I bought these direct from his estate and he had these plus medal racks that were apparently never used. These are the Ultra Thin ribbons which are barely thicker than the ribbon cloth: Here's anther one of his sets: Link to post Share on other sites
kyhistorian01 Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 Here is a World War II navy wide ribbon set that had one time been sewn on a uniform. I picked it up years ago along with a Chief's cap badge Robert Snow Link to post Share on other sites
1st Sgt CES Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 This set belonged to Lt Donald Mills who fought with the 30th div. in WWII, and post war switched to the Air-Force. In Memory of Air Corps Technical Sergeant Carl F. Durfee. He died of wounds on 30 December 1944 while serving in the South Pacific. You are not forgotten.ASMIC memberAmerican Legion memberUS Air Force & Air National Guard TAC - MACJOHN N. DANIELS ---152nd COMPANY C New York State Infantry--- captured 1864 survivor of Andersonville ---- Great-Great-Great UncleCaptain Robert L. Hosler, 522nd Fighter/Bomber Sq. 12th Army Air Corp. World War Two P47 Pilot - 1 DFC- 5 Air Medal & 0ne Purple Heart---Uncle1st Sgt Ann Barry, US Army Air Corp WAC World War Two --ETO --- AuntSgt Willam M. Barry, USMC----Pacific World War Two--Father Link to post Share on other sites
1st Sgt CES Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 This set belonged to Lt Donald Mills who fought with the 30th div. in WWII, and post war switched to the Air-Force. In Memory of Air Corps Technical Sergeant Carl F. Durfee. He died of wounds on 30 December 1944 while serving in the South Pacific. You are not forgotten.ASMIC memberAmerican Legion memberUS Air Force & Air National Guard TAC - MACJOHN N. DANIELS ---152nd COMPANY C New York State Infantry--- captured 1864 survivor of Andersonville ---- Great-Great-Great UncleCaptain Robert L. Hosler, 522nd Fighter/Bomber Sq. 12th Army Air Corp. World War Two P47 Pilot - 1 DFC- 5 Air Medal & 0ne Purple Heart---Uncle1st Sgt Ann Barry, US Army Air Corp WAC World War Two --ETO --- AuntSgt Willam M. Barry, USMC----Pacific World War Two--Father Link to post Share on other sites
1st Sgt CES Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Great ribbons---thanks for sharing this----1st Sgt In Memory of Air Corps Technical Sergeant Carl F. Durfee. He died of wounds on 30 December 1944 while serving in the South Pacific. You are not forgotten.ASMIC memberAmerican Legion memberUS Air Force & Air National Guard TAC - MACJOHN N. DANIELS ---152nd COMPANY C New York State Infantry--- captured 1864 survivor of Andersonville ---- Great-Great-Great UncleCaptain Robert L. Hosler, 522nd Fighter/Bomber Sq. 12th Army Air Corp. World War Two P47 Pilot - 1 DFC- 5 Air Medal & 0ne Purple Heart---Uncle1st Sgt Ann Barry, US Army Air Corp WAC World War Two --ETO --- AuntSgt Willam M. Barry, USMC----Pacific World War Two--Father Link to post Share on other sites
1st Sgt CES Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Heres one that belonged to a pathfinder of the 505th Airborne. In Memory of Air Corps Technical Sergeant Carl F. Durfee. He died of wounds on 30 December 1944 while serving in the South Pacific. You are not forgotten.ASMIC memberAmerican Legion memberUS Air Force & Air National Guard TAC - MACJOHN N. DANIELS ---152nd COMPANY C New York State Infantry--- captured 1864 survivor of Andersonville ---- Great-Great-Great UncleCaptain Robert L. Hosler, 522nd Fighter/Bomber Sq. 12th Army Air Corp. World War Two P47 Pilot - 1 DFC- 5 Air Medal & 0ne Purple Heart---Uncle1st Sgt Ann Barry, US Army Air Corp WAC World War Two --ETO --- AuntSgt Willam M. Barry, USMC----Pacific World War Two--Father Link to post Share on other sites
cabbell2006 Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 Here's one i found at a small antique shop in Ohio. Link to post Share on other sites
USMCRECON Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 Here's some more that I dug out of one of my storage cabinets this morning. These are two Marine ribbons sewn directly to some sort of thick paper backing. They are designed to be sew-on as there's no attaching pin on the back. Semper fi; Bill Link to post Share on other sites
USMCRECON Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 Top is the front and back of another set of custom sew-on ribbons. Bottom is another set made the same way as the top set. Semper fi; Bill Link to post Share on other sites
USMCRECON Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 Here's two more sets of custom ribbons. Top is a wide early WW-II set with American Defense, Yangtze service, and Nicaragua Medal of Merit with silver and bronze stars. Bottom is another Marine wide set of ribbons, like the top also sew-on mount, with MGC, Marine Exped., and China Service. Semper fi; Bill Link to post Share on other sites
USMCRECON Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 Here's a group of Geo.Studley mfg. custom mounted ribbons. Bottom is a close-up of the mfg tag on the back of all of them. Semper fi; Bill Link to post Share on other sites
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