Mini Medals

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

I haven't been in for a long time, but I do try to keep up with these things. As far as I know, there is no provision to wear court mounted medals on any US Military uniform. Even if the US serviceman is awarded a foreign medal, it must be done in the swing mounted style.

Correct. All authorized medals worn on United States military uniforms must be mounted in accordance with U.S. military and naval regulations, ie: swing mounted.

Even if the medals are worn on civilian clothing, they are to be worn in the same manner as they are on the uniform.

When worn on civilian clothing by a citizen of the United States, other than a serving member of the U.S. armed forces not in uniform, Orders, Decorations, and Medals may be worn court mounted. Citizens, unlike those actively serving in the armed forces, may also wear the Orders, Decorations, and Medals of private bodies (ROA, MOWW, SCV, etc.) with their federal or state decorations and medals.

Very few citizens of the United States wear court mounted medals due to the higher cost, and increased difficulty, of having their medals so mounted. Those who do choose to wear court mounted medals usually have a second set, swing mounted, for wear when attending military functions.

[davedove]

Very few citizens of the United States wear court mounted medals due to the higher cost, and increased difficulty, of having their medals so mounted. Those who do choose to wear court mounted medals usually have a second set, swing mounted, for wear when attending military functions.

That, plus the fact that if they wear their medals, they will likely be in the company of other US citizens who are wearing their medals in the typical US style.

[macwilkin]

That, plus the fact that if they wear their medals, they will likely be in the company of other US citizens who are wearing their medals in the typical US style.

That never stopped a buddy of mine; he wears his US medals court-mounted with his Highland attire and no one has ever questioned him.

T.

[davedove]

When worn on civilian clothing by a citizen of the United States, other than a serving member of the U.S. armed forces not in uniform, Orders, Decorations, and Medals may be worn court mounted....

Very few citizens of the United States wear court mounted medals due to the higher cost, and increased difficulty, of having their medals so mounted.

Which makes me wonder, if one wanted to get court mounting for his US medals, where would he go to get it done?

[thescot]

Here's the word for my fellow Marines:

5315. MINIATURE MEDALS

1. Manner of Wearing. Wear miniature medals with all formal dress uniforms and dinner dress uniforms. Each row of miniatures is 2-1/4 inches long, from top of the suspension ribbons to bottom of medals, so the bottom of medals dress in a horizontal line. Position medals so they cover the suspension ribbons of the medals in the rows below. Male officers and CPO's, and E6 and below: on formal and dinner dress jackets, place the holding bar of the lowest row of miniature medals 3 inches below the notch, centered on the lapel, parallel to the deck (Figure 5-3-5). On blue and white service coats, center the holding bar 1/4 inch above the left breast pocket parallel to the deck (Figures 5-3-6 and 5-3-7). Female officers and CPO's and E6 and below: on formal dress or dinner dress jackets, place the holding bar in the same relative position as on the men's dinner dress jackets, down 1/3 the distance between the shoulder seam and coat hem (Figure 5-3-8). On blue and white coats, center the holding bar 1/4 inch above the left pocket flap parallel to the deck (Figure 5-3-9). E6 and Below: on jumper uniforms, men and women place the holding bar of the lowest ow of miniature medals 1/4 inch above the pocket parallel to the deck (Figure 5-3-10).

2. Arrangement. Wear up to five miniature medals in a row with no overlap. Arrange six or more miniature medals following the layout in Table 5-3-1.

a. Arrange medals in order of precedence in rows from top down, inboard to outboard, within rows. Those people possessing five or more medals may either wear the five senior medals or all of them. On the dinner dress jacket, center up to three miniature medals on the lapel. Position four or more miniatures starting at the inner edge of the lapel extending beyond the lapel on to the body of the jacket.


3. Medal of Honor with Miniature Medals. When wearing miniature medals, wear the Medal of Honor as described in article 5314.3.

4. Miniature Medals with Breast Insignia. When wearing miniature medals with breast insignia, comply with Chapter 5, Section 2.

'nuff said.

Carry on.

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

That never stopped a buddy of mine; he wears his US medals court-mounted with his Highland attire and no one has ever questioned him.

T.

Todd-- I have to agree. When I am in uniform my medals are mounted in accordance with US Army regulations. In civilian attire, which is how I most often wear my medals, they are court mounted. No one has ever raised an eyebrow, let alone asked why my medals are mounted the way they are.

The exception to this is my participation in Commandery here in the United States. In Ireland (where it is called Preceptory) we court mounted our badges, while in the US they are worn as swing mounts. We also wear a "costume" (as I believe they do in Canada) while in the USA a more military-like uniform is worn. Anyhow, when visiting in the USA I wear their uniform, but with my Irish Preceptory insignia-- it never fails to elicit a great deal of interest, and several members have sent off their US insignia to Canada to be court mounted.

[The Kilted Reverend]

Very nice look gentleman, May God bless all who served and now srve their country.

Slainte,
TKR

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

Which makes me wonder, if one wanted to get court mounting for his US medals, where would he go to get it done?

Without advocating a monopoly, you might try:

Jason Quilliam
Medal Mounting
308-2220 Halilfax Drive
Ottawa, ON
K1G 2W7
Canada

tel: (613)864 8167

www.MedalMounting.ca
email: medals@medalmounting.ca

Hope that helps.

[shagger999uk]

In the British Army the 'correct' placement of miniature medals is either left lapel or left breast - depending on the type of mess dress worn. Those with lapels wear them there and extend onto the left breast if required.

The Royal Regiment of Scotland have put their dress regulations (with many a full colour picture) on the web for all to see:

http://www.army.mod.uk/documents/gen..._Rulations.pdf

The official mounting method for UK medals is swing mount, with few exceptions, but court mounted is more popular and accepted as the norm by most.

[Rogerson785]

And here we see my swing mounted medals from the 2008 Signal Ball.



http://www.usmedals.com/default.aspx?res=1680