Originally Posted by ###KILTEDKIWI###
So a ribbon for basic training, completing specialist branch training etc [wouldn't be worn on a civilian jacket]? is that the jist that you are getting at?
Marksman ribbon etc?

interesting...

In a nut shell, yes. Ribbons are only properly worn on military and band uniforms.
All we got for "passing out" of basic and branch training, then becoming ships company, was not being referred to as "skin" (derogatory term for a newbie) and OD (Odinary rate) toe rag...

They are not intended to be worn with civilian attire. With civilian attire one wears the medal, or nothing at all. Full-size medals are worn during the day, and miniature medals are worn in the evening.
hmm...not even going to get into the ANZAC day thing again.