What do war medals represent?
Military medals can recognize bravery or gallantry, heroism or meritorious service. They may be awarded for actions during peacetime or war, in defense of civilians or fellow servicemembers, and they can be earned for actions taken during the course of combat or outside of direct military conflict.
Who should inherit war medals?
The rule is that war medals should only be worn on the left breast by the person upon whom they were conferred. Technically this honour remains with the individual and does not pass to a widow, parent or relative upon death.
Can descendants wear medals?
These medals cannot be worn as a matter of routine. The Army has accorded permission to the next of kin of service personnel to wear the medals of their deceased relatives on special occasions. The reason behind the order and the tradition associated with it are explained here.
Can I wear my father’s war medals?
When is OK to wear my relatives medals ? War medals and service decorations of any sort may be worn only by the person upon whom they were conferred, and in no case does the right to wear war or service medals, or their ribbons, pass to any relative when the recipient is dead.
Can you look up bronze star recipients?
Unfortunately, there is no name index for Bronze Star awards. The citations are issued at various levels of the military hierarchy. The Official Military Personnel File of a U.S. soldier will list the general order citation that includes the unit or command that issued the award.
Are there miniature medals for sale in the UK?
Miniature Medals. Miniature British Military Medals for sale. Each medal is a die-struck replica of the original medal produced under licence to the Ministry of Defence. Full selection of medals on sale, please select the category from the list below. A fully comprehensive Medal Mounting Service is also available as well as framing…
Can a miniature medal be worn with a pin?
Miniature Medals. All miniature and full size replacement medals comes with two options: Loose with 6″ of ribbon only or Court Mounted with a pin ready to wear. If you like to have your medals ready to wear with a pin, please choose the court mounted option for each medal, if you are purchasing more then 1 court mounted medal,…
How big can a full size medal be?
All miniature and full size replacement medals comes with two options: Loose with 6″ of ribbon only or Court Mounted with a pin ready to wear.
Are there any medals that are a die-struck replica?
Each medal is a die-struck replica of the original medal produced under licence to the Ministry of Defence. Full selection of medals on sale, please select the category from the list below.
Are there miniature medals that do not overlap?
Miniature medals do not overlap unless the number and size exceeds the distance between the lapel and shoulder seams. This needs to be considered when ordering. Each medal is suspended from a ribbon which is unique to that medal. These ribbon designs are influenced by the nature of the award.
Can you wear a miniature medal in the military?
Miniature medals, or mini-medals as they are often called, are authorized for wear by honorably discharged veterans or military retirees and active military personnel on active, guard or reserve status.
How much does it cost to remount an Australian Military Medal?
Clasps are additional $10.00 for full size and $8.00 for miniature. Refresh your original medals with new ribbons; replace lost clasps, citations or bars; remount them or repair or replace fixing pins. Our team has years of experience working with and for Australian Military and is trusted by hundreds of servicemen and women each year.
Is the McCarthy medal in the possession of Shackleton?
Shackleton himself and two men received the silver version of the medal, while two other crewmen were not recommended for any award. The McCarthy medal was in the possession of an Irish collector who is now deceased and has never been on the open market before.
