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You should try to find some good reference books. The library will have books that illustrate some of the common medals for the US. One good site to go for US Military items is www.usmilitariaforum.com . It is a forum to ask questions about US military items (no foreign stuff). You can read the old forums and find many many photos of examples of badges, etc. There are other commericial sites that sale replacement badges and pins. These sites usually have photos of the items that will allow you to identify them. Each regiment and individual unit had a pin designed specific to that unit. It is called a Distinguished Unit Insignia (DUI). There are thousands of these and some times the designs changed over the years from WW2 to present day. There is an organization that studies these: American Military Insignia Collectors (I believe). They have a website but they usually charge to identify the pin unless you can find someone who will do help you for free. The above website is also good at identifying these DUI's.
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Medals or Awards........
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Why is the drill sergeant badge worn on the right pocket of the army combat uniform?
Because Medals and Ribbons are worn on the left side of the uniform, over the heart, whilst badges which have meaning, but less significance to them than Ribbons Or medals which signify Campaigns, achievements, or special assignments. Compared to Badges which just signify knowledge.
What actions are taken for a court martial?
The officer must have done something very bad, he is then tried and his medals and badges are confiscated and he is punished.
