Quote Originally Posted by MacMillan of Rathdown View Post
The Medals of America catalog is wrong.

Miniatures are worn on the lapel with civilian attire, the same as with military uniform. This applies universally, whether you are in the USA, the UK, or Upper Volta. The main difference between civilian and military is that civilians have the option of mounting their medals in a single row, rather than in groups of four as per US mil regs. (I'd suggest you wait until officially "retired" before you do that.)

The idea of wearing medals "on the shoulder" comes from attaching Masonic jewels to little pocket holders that are then slipped into the left breast pocket. This "might" be acceptable practice for Masons, but outside of Lodge it isn't done.

Stick with the Army way of wearing your medals and you will be right on the mark.
Agreed, that is the proper protocol for civilian attire. However, as a note, in regards to military wear, the Canadian Army and Air Force wear miniatures off the lapel with mess kit, and on the lapel in the Navy.

Frank