Military Order of the Purple Heart Tartan

**Downunder Kilt** · 26th March 13, 06:38 PM

I cannot recall any medal in the world of having its own tartan named after it. I think that it would be an extremely unlikely in relation to the Purple Heart medal as the USMC has yet to officially recognised the "Leatherneck" tartan.

**Deirachel** · 26th March 13, 07:34 PM

Now, the MOPH might be interested in having or approving a tartan for their charity. I'd check with them as I'm not seeing anything in the Registries.

**Jmc0369** · 26th March 13, 07:39 PM

Thanks for the speedy reply gents.

Funny, I almost referenced in this thread the MOPH.

Jon

**Riverkilt** · 26th March 13, 08:48 PM

Don't forget Steve's new "Dress Blue" tartan for Marines...

**Chas** · 27th March 13, 04:05 AM

Originally Posted by Downunder Kilt

I cannot recall any medal in the world of having its own tartan named after it. I think that it would be an extremely unlikely in relation to the Purple Heart medal as the USMC has yet to officially recognised the "Leatherneck" tartan.

I believe that this was the first of a series -

National Defense

The information held within The Scottish Register of Tartans for the "National Defense" tartan is shown below.

Reference:	10097
Designer:	Mark Wright
Tartan date:	01/03/2009
Registration date:	13 November 2009
Category:	Commemorative
Restrictions:
Registration notes:	The tartan is to honour all those who have served in defence of their country.
Registrant details:	Mr Mark Wright, 109 East Main St Box 420, Big Run, Pa, United States, 15715

Based on the colours and proportions of the National Defense Medal.

Regards

Chas

**Grizzled Ian** · 27th March 13, 05:54 AM

So, Chas, I'm curious, servicemen and women of which nation are awarded this medal? It would be handy if the SRT's Registration notes included this wee detail, even if it be a UK award.

**BCAC** · 27th March 13, 06:44 AM

Originally Posted by Grizzled Ian

So, Chas, I'm curious, servicemen and women of which nation are awarded this medal? It would be handy if the SRT's Registration notes included this wee detail, even if it be a UK award.

Regarding the spelling of "Defense" (and the address of the person who registered it) I would assume that this is an American medal. It is certainly neither British or French.

**Domehead** · 27th March 13, 07:01 AM

Yes, it is an US Military Service Award. I'm sure someone will refine my detail, but it is awarded for service to our country during times of recognized conflict. One does not have to serve in combat action to receive it. One need only make the decision to sacrifice in defense of said country.

**Geoff Withnell** · 27th March 13, 09:56 AM

The National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) is a military service medal of the United States Armed Forces originally commissioned by President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Created in 1953, the National Defense Service Medal was intended to be a "blanket campaign medal" awarded to any member of the United States Armed Forces who served honorably during a designated time period of which a "national emergency" had been declared.

In the years since the creation of the National Defense Service Medal, it is authorized only for the following time periods:[2]

Korean War June 27, 1950 – July 27, 1954
Vietnam War January 1, 1961 – August 14, 1974
Persian Gulf War August 2, 1990 – November 30, 1995
Global War on Terrorism September 11, 2001 – present

Originally Posted by Domehead

Yes, it is an US Military Service Award. I'm sure someone will refine my detail, but it is awarded for service to our country during times of recognized conflict. One does not have to serve in combat action to receive it. One need only make the decision to sacrifice in defense of said country.

**Downunder Kilt** · 27th March 13, 12:22 PM

Chas, regarding the two tartans you posted, thanks for the info, I had a quick look around the net, but you went that bit further. You learn something everyday. Cheers to you Sir