Mini Medals

[davedove]

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.

That, plus the fact that if they wear their medals, they will likely be in the company of other US citizens who are wearing their medals in the typical US style.

[macwilkin]

That, plus the fact that if they wear their medals, they will likely be in the company of other US citizens who are wearing their medals in the typical US style.

That never stopped a buddy of mine; he wears his US medals court-mounted with his Highland attire and no one has ever questioned him.

T.

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

That never stopped a buddy of mine; he wears his US medals court-mounted with his Highland attire and no one has ever questioned him.

T.

Todd-- I have to agree. When I am in uniform my medals are mounted in accordance with US Army regulations. In civilian attire, which is how I most often wear my medals, they are court mounted. No one has ever raised an eyebrow, let alone asked why my medals are mounted the way they are.

The exception to this is my participation in Commandery here in the United States. In Ireland (where it is called Preceptory) we court mounted our badges, while in the US they are worn as swing mounts. We also wear a "costume" (as I believe they do in Canada) while in the USA a more military-like uniform is worn. Anyhow, when visiting in the USA I wear their uniform, but with my Irish Preceptory insignia-- it never fails to elicit a great deal of interest, and several members have sent off their US insignia to Canada to be court mounted.