Mini Medals

[Colonel MacNeal]

I would like to think that you were including the veterans of your allies too, Colonel.

Jock,
Absolutely - that's what I meant by "our veterans". Even the French.
Cheers, ColMac

PS - That's moi in the grey hose.

[Jock Scot]

Jock,
Absolutely - that's what I meant by "our veterans". Even the French.
Cheers, ColMac

PS - That's moi in the grey hose.

Thank you Colonel. I, for one, appreciate that.

[Laird O'the Cowcaddens]

The British are as a rule, somewhat FRUGAL in the issuing of Decorations. This is not a bad thing, my decorations mean a hell of a lot to me,for just that reason. I may, in comparison to servicemen from other countries, look like an orphan in the Decoration dept,but my Campaign ribbons mark my service. I am not sure that ribbons for basic skills and courses for promotion should be worn as Decorations. Perhaps I am wrong in my belief that when dressed in Muffti, Campaign and Decorations for Valor are sufficient evidence of Service. I wonder if it was a Decorated veteran who wrote the instructions, for the proper way to mount and display Awards of Service and Valor. These are my personal thoughts and are NOT meant to offend ANYONE.

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

The British are as a rule, somewhat FRUGAL in the issuing of Decorations. This is not a bad thing, my decorations mean a hell of a lot to me,for just that reason. I may, in comparison to servicemen from other countries, look like an orphan in the Decoration dept,but my Campaign ribbons mark my service. I am not sure that ribbons for basic skills and courses for promotion should be worn as Decorations. Perhaps I am wrong in my belief that when dressed in Muffti, Campaign and Decorations for Valor are sufficient evidence of Service. I wonder if it was a Decorated veteran who wrote the instructions, for the proper way to mount and display Awards of Service and Valor. These are my personal thoughts and are NOT meant to offend ANYONE.

Broadly speaking, in the military and naval forces of the United States, DECORATIONS are generally awarded for Valor (the Navy Cross), whilst Medals are usually awarded for achievement (the Good Conduct Medal). It should also be pointed out (to those not familiar with U.S. military awards) that not all service ribbons are accompanied by a medal.

[Cerebite]

To get somewhat back on topic regarding miniature medal placement; The US Navy regulations state:
Mess Dress: the lowest row [3 -5 medals per row depending on total worn] is placed 3" below the notch of the lapel starting at the inner edge and extending over the edge of the lapel if necessary.
Dinner Dress: the same as for full dress but with miniature medals.

As others have answered US military regulations still call exclusively for swing mounted, pity I love the look of those court mounted medals