Where do medals go on Navy dress blues?

Large medals are worn on the service coat or jumper of Full Dress Blues and Full Dress White. When wearing more than one medal, suspend them from a holding bar that supports the medal’s weight. Place the holding bar of the lowest row of medals in the same position as the lowest ribbon bar.

Where should miniature medals be worn?

left lapel
Miniature medals are worn centered on the left lapel, approximately 1/2 inch below the notch of the mess and evening mess uniforms, and will not extend beyond the edge of the lapel. Personnel may adjust placement of the medals to accommodate the wear of dress miniature badges (see fig 29-7 below).

How do you wear navy mini medals?

Wear of Miniature Navy Medals Wear miniature navy medals with all formal and dinner dress uniforms. Place holding bar of lowest row of miniatures 3 inches below the notch, centered on the lapel. Center the holding bar immediately above the left breast pocket on the blue and white service coat.

How are medals worn on the Navy service uniform?

Wear ribbons with the lower edge of the bottom row centered 1/4 inch above the left breast pocket and parallel to the deck. To prevent coat lapels from covering ribbons, ribbons may be aligned so the border to wearer’s left is aligned with left side of pocket.

How do you set up medals on dress blues?

Arrange medals in order of precedence in rows from top down, inboard to outboard, within rows. Service members 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.

What order do my medals go in?

The medal at the left of the bar should be placed first and the remainder of the ribbons placed so that they overlap equally the medal on the right, or senior medal, being in full view. When mounting medals in this manner, it is not possible to bring the ribbon back through the slot in the bar.

Where do you wear mini medals on a dinner suit?

Medals are worn parallel to the ground just above the level of the top pocket of a jacket (or on a pocket insert). The Royal British Legion membership badge is worn on the lapel one inch above the medal bar.

Where do you wear medals on uniform?

Wearing Military Medals: When wearing your own medals, they should be mounted in the correct order of wear (see below) and attached to your garment on your left breast. If you are wearing medals awarded to a next of kin, these would be worn on the right breast.

In what order should medals be worn?

How do you pin medals on dress blues?

What is the purpose of miniature medals?

Mini medals are smaller versions of the standard military medal with a slight variance in proportionality, making them lightweight and easy to wear. Many prefer this to the full sized rack that can easily weigh you down.

How do you put ribbon on dress blues?

Quick Ribbon notes for Dress Blue and White, and Service Shirt of Khaki, Summer White, Winter Blue, and Tropical White: Wear up to three ribbons in a single row with no spaces between ribbons or rows. 1/4th inch above the left breast pocket and parallel to the deck.

Where do I hang my medals?

Hanging Your Medals. Hang your medals from a display shelf with hanging hooks. Purchase a display shelf with hanging hooks that are attached to a wooden strip that runs underneath the length of the shelf. Medals with ribbons can be hung from the hooks, while medals that cannot be hung can be placed on the above shelf.

How do you display medals without hanging?

Use a shadow box to keep all your medals in one place. I used a top loading shadow box because it’s easier to add a new medal to the collection. Medal storage/display idea! Use a shadow box to keep all your medals in one place.

How do you wear miniature Navy Medals on a suit?

Wear miniature navy medals with all formal and dinner dress uniforms. Place holding bar of lowest row of miniatures 3 inches below the notch, centered on the lapel.

What is the dinner dress uniform with miniatures?

The Dinner Dress Uniform with miniatures is the formal uniform for Black Tie social events. The location of the mini medals varies as to the gender of the wearer. Mount miniature medals on holding bars designed to carry miniature medals.

Where do you put medals on a navy uniform?

As part of the Dinner or Formal Dress Uniform, the sailor will wear mini or miniature naval medals on the left breast of the short blue or white dinner jacket. The Dinner Dress Uniform with miniatures is the formal uniform for Black Tie social events.

How do I place the mini medals?

The location of the mini medals varies as to the gender of the wearer. Mount miniature medals on holding bars designed to carry miniature medals. Line the miniatures side by side from right to left in the proper precedence according to the naval award precedence chart (chart found in resources below). Center four miniature medals in the first row.