Mini Medals

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

I haven't been in for a long time, but I do try to keep up with these things. As far as I know, there is no provision to wear court mounted medals on any US Military uniform. Even if the US serviceman is awarded a foreign medal, it must be done in the swing mounted style.

Correct. All authorized medals worn on United States military uniforms must be mounted in accordance with U.S. military and naval regulations, ie: swing mounted.

Even if the medals are worn on civilian clothing, they are to be worn in the same manner as they are on the uniform.

When worn on civilian clothing by a citizen of the United States, other than a serving member of the U.S. armed forces not in uniform, Orders, Decorations, and Medals may be worn court mounted. Citizens, unlike those actively serving in the armed forces, may also wear the Orders, Decorations, and Medals of private bodies (ROA, MOWW, SCV, etc.) with their federal or state decorations and medals.

Very few citizens of the United States wear court mounted medals due to the higher cost, and increased difficulty, of having their medals so mounted. Those who do choose to wear court mounted medals usually have a second set, swing mounted, for wear when attending military functions.