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Individual awards are worn on the left side; unit and foreign awards on the right.
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Why are medals worn on left side of jacket?
They are worn over the heart. It is an ancient custom.
When wearing a dinner jacket to a formal event where should medals be worn?
US Military Medals should be worn on the left breast of the wearer, in proper order of precedence.
Where are mini medals placed on Navy dress blues?
The mini medals are placed the same as regular sized medals. 1/4" above left breast pocket.
Where is the Navy Presidential Unit Citation worn right or left side?
Depends upon the uniform. When medals are worn, ribbons go on the right. When only ribbons are worn, it goes over the left pocket. The Navy PUC ribbon is wore on the left side, it is the highest unit citation awarded in the military.
Where are ribons and medals placed on Army Class A uniform?
Ribbons are usually worn on US Army Class A uniforms. They are placed on the wearer's left breast, above the pocket, in "Order of Precedence". There are many lists/picture charts available everywhere.
Can you wear the general service cross with other official military medals?
It is widely worn and is frequently listed not as a comemorative medal but as a campaign or service medal. Worn also in Berkshire and Hampshire Fire Services where, in Hampshire, it is worn on the left ( like the St Johns medal) not with the Hampshire medal which is worn on the right.
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 is the correct placement for medals and ribbons on dress whites?
Ribbons and medals are worn on the jumper or service coat on dress white. When worn together they are worn such that the ribbons are arranged row-wise, inbound to outbound based on precedence order.
Who can wear WW II medal?
Medals can normally only be worn by the person to whom they were awarded, and then on the left breast. On Remembrance Day, and only on that day, a relative may wear the medals of a dead relative on the right breast only. The wearing of the medals on November 11 on the right breast tells all who look at the person wearing them that they are not that person's but those of a deceased relative. If the wearing relative has medals of there own issue then they wear their own medals on their left breast and their relatives medals on their right breast, as normal.Wearing the medals of a relative on any other day than Remembrance Day, or upon the left breast during that day, is a criminal offence.
Medals mounted on dress blues?
Medals are typically mounted on the left side of the chest when wearing dress blues. The order and positioning of the medals will depend on the individual's branch of service and personal awards received. The highest-ranking or most prestigious medals are usually placed closest to the center of the chest.
Do Navy medals switch to Marine Corps?
If the medal is documented in your DD214, you may be entitled to wear it. You will have to consult the specific regulations. Most medals can be worn, but after the Marine medals.
Are chest medals permitted to be worn on the AFJROTC short sleeve blue blouse?
no
