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For those who collect ribbon bars, how would you like a rack like this?
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Can you post a picture of a magnifying glass so I can use it to see the bar? 
I have a few old WWII era soviet awards (medals) and
i also found a cool set for the Kuwait Liberation.
Please explain to a novice (me) what is all represented
in the bars you pictured sir.
Thanks, i'm interested in knowing them all.
Chuck
i also found a cool set for the Kuwait Liberation.
Please explain to a novice (me) what is all represented
in the bars you pictured sir.
Thanks, i'm interested in knowing them all.
Chuck
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The only one I collect are the ones received while on active duty.
jlrhiner
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I don't collect them, as a rule, but I will pick them up if I find them neglected.
I would like the story on the OP, (and a better pic!!)
I would like the story on the OP, (and a better pic!!)
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Can you post a picture of a magnifying glass so I can use it to see the bar?
I tried but is the best I could do. The biggest bar I have is Imperial/SOME WW 2-eleven place bar.
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Ill try but I dont know them all. Top row, Imperial iron cross 2nd class w/ spange for winning another in WW 2, Russian Front medal (ww 2), imperial Bavarian Knights cross w/ swords for combatant--i dont know its actual name, I forget what German state the 4th is from?, Hindenburg Cross w/ swords--its just a cheap medal passed out to anyone who served in Ww 1, Freikorps Sileasian Eagle 2nd class, unkn, two Army/Wehrmachr long service awards--not sure how many years-probably over 30,
Bottom: the first two are NSDAP long service awards-not sure how many years?, Blood Order medal--for those who were in on hitler's putsch, Entry into Czecholslovakia w/ Prague Defence Bar, Memel medal, the last 4 are all imperial and ive forgotten for what? but alll w/ crossed swords meaning this guy saw loads of combat.
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If I recall? I THINK these had belonged to Sepp Dietrich??
Yes, that's a nice one. When my daughter graduated from Army boot camp (she went through at the beautiful but now closes down Ft. McClellan in Aniston Alabama...the land of KUDZU) the Sargent of the Army attended the ceremony. There wasn't enough of his blouse showing to tell what color it was. I'm surprised he didn't have a couple of guys with him to keep him from falling over from the weight of all the medals and ribbons.
I managed to get close enough to shake his hand and exchange a word. He was one awesome cat and I was humbled to be in his presence.
I managed to get close enough to shake his hand and exchange a word. He was one awesome cat and I was humbled to be in his presence.
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Not that im trying a comparsion but, thats the way Russian and kims north korean guys look.
On ribbon bars, I have around 30 or so German ribbon bars dating as early as 1870--which is one that actually belonged to the Kaiser, a few others belonged to high-rnking officers and one that belonged to the Grand Duke of Mecklinburg-Schwerin: Franz Friedrich von Grossherzog IV.
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These are my dad's. He was in the Navy from 43-45 and assigned to three ships; two LCI's and one AGC.
My research back in 2013 was sent to the Navy Department and they awarded him the Combat Action Ribbon. I still need to purchase his Japan Occupation Ribbon and get it mounted as well.
My research back in 2013 was sent to the Navy Department and they awarded him the Combat Action Ribbon. I still need to purchase his Japan Occupation Ribbon and get it mounted as well.
Dad was a 20 year enlisted Marine. He retired as a Master
Gunnery Sargent. Didn't get to see him in dress uniform
but maybe two times and one was a picture.
If i recall tho' he had a few rows of bars. My youngest
brother who also joined the corp has them now.
Very interesting and cool to see what campaigns some
of these guys were in.
I'll try and dig out my WWII soviet medal for some pix.
Chuck
Gunnery Sargent. Didn't get to see him in dress uniform
but maybe two times and one was a picture.
If i recall tho' he had a few rows of bars. My youngest
brother who also joined the corp has them now.
Very interesting and cool to see what campaigns some
of these guys were in.
I'll try and dig out my WWII soviet medal for some pix.
Chuck
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Looking forwards to it. Ive seen some massive US bars for sale-all Airforce--being in San Antonio at the time.
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This is my ribbon's bar,it's missing the little silver star in the Vietnam services ribbon for the five campaigns I served in from 6/68 to 7/69.The needlers broke off the star,and I never replace the star.
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This was made up by the Chiefs Club for my retirement.
They didn't get everything right, but who cares.
BTW, the flag flew over the White House for a few seconds.... LOL!
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They didn't get everything right, but who cares.
BTW, the flag flew over the White House for a few seconds.... LOL!
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My Son seems to have gathered up a few
I keep askin' him which one is for perfect attendance.
Sarge is lookin pretty bad*** there Iggy.
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