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Army uniform medal and ribbon question
Am I correct that medals like bronze stars and good conduct were not displayed on a dress uniform, but indicated by the ribbons above the left breast pocket?
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Re: Army uniform medal and ribbon question
Yes you are correct.
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Re: Army uniform medal and ribbon question
Would any of you be able to help me identity the following, either by posting a picture here or directing me where to look?
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Combat Infantryman Badge
Asiatic-Pacific Theatre Ribbon
American Defense Service Medal
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February 24th, 2008, 12:12 PM
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Re: Army uniform medal and ribbon question
Excellent, thanks!
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February 25th, 2008, 11:35 PM
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Re: Army uniform medal and ribbon question
Since you guys know the answers to all my questions I'll fire one more......the Combat Infantryman Badge.....is it displayed on the Army dress uniform, yes, or no. If yes, where?
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Re: Army uniform medal and ribbon question
Of course! On the left breast as shown here:
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Re: Army uniform medal and ribbon question
Thanks, Mr. Slip.
You must think I never quit.......but I'm learning things I should have asked my dad. Now I'd like to identity this:
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February 26th, 2008, 03:01 AM
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Re: Army uniform medal and ribbon question
I wish I still had my DI catalogs From when I was a member of a insignia collecting society. I could have looked it up  .
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