granty1988 #176 Posted November 18, 2017 57 minutes ago, BalkanCollector said: It is actually not WW1 but WW2. The ribbons are from left to right: 1 - British "1939-1945 Star" https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1939–1945_Star 2 - British "France and Germany Star" https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1939–1945_Star 3 - USA "World War 2 Victory Medal" https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_War_II_Victory_Medal_(United_States) Hi Thanks, I realise the typo now, that is should have been WW2, however im wondering how that combination came to be. Would this be awarded to british officer? or an american serving with the british? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPL #177 Posted November 18, 2017 Is it possible to see an image of the back of this ribbon bar? I have the feeling that this might be a "made-up" ribbon bar. Jean-Paul Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
granty1988 #178 Posted November 19, 2017 HI JPL Please see attached for the reverse of the bar Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPL #179 Posted November 19, 2017 Thanks for the hi-res image of the back of this unusual ribbon bar. At first glance, the stitching looks good, but on further observation, it doesn't look like the stitching is 75 years old. Stitching looks more recent, so still leaning towards someone adding the US WW2 Victory Medal ribbon to fill an empty spot/missing ribbon on this ribbon bar. Jean-Paul Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormrider59 #180 Posted November 28, 2017 On November 18, 2017 at 09:48, granty1988 said: Hello I have a new Ribbon Bar, which I know isnt entirely american, but does seem to have an american ribbon on it. Seeing that its both British and American, i am wondering how this can be, especially WW1? Does anyone have any insight on this please? Hmm, at first I thought this was a Silver Star recipient, then I remembered that the France & Germany Star has identical ribbon to the US Silver Star. I would imagine the recipient was strictly in a non-combat role. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulsterman #181 Posted December 24, 2017 I dont think its made up. Why would one bother? Instead I suggest its possibly AFS and very early 1946- 1947, which would fit the construction. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muckaroon1960 #182 Posted December 31, 2017 Hi, thought I'd add my meagre collection of ribbons to this great thread: WW2 (Wolf Brown). US Navy Vietnam service. Gulf War Navy service. (I have the medals for these) USAF. (Missing an oak leaf on the long tour overseas ribbon) Unfortunately none of these are attributed to any one person. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sampo #183 Posted July 25, 2018 On 13/08/2016 at 23:35, Sal said: Just one of many I have for you all to marinate on Hello Sal, I was just checking out older posts, and was wondering if you where able to identify this ribbon group? Cheers Sampo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sal #184 Posted August 2, 2018 Sampo still no luck on this one sadly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul R #185 Posted August 2, 2018 This nice one just arrived. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul R #186 Posted August 2, 2018 Some more favorites. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IrishGunner #187 Posted August 3, 2018 Paul, it's interesting that the bar in Post #185 has the USN/USMC Combat Distinguishing Device "V" device for the Legion of Merit, but not the Bronze Star. Quite appropriate, just interesting. China Service and Philippines Liberation to go along with WW2 and Korea service. Probably some good stories go along with this bar. In the second posting ... Post #186 ... What are the grey/blue ribbons on the bottom row of the bar on the bottom left? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul R #188 Posted August 3, 2018 Hello Thank you for the reply. I think that there may be a device missing from the Bronze Star. I've seen ship captains receive the LOM/V for playing pivotal roles. I'd love to hear the real story on the bar. Those strange gray/blue ribbons are for the Coast Guard Auxillary. This man joined the Aux after his time in service. Here is another great bar to CG Captain. I was lucky enough to find the citations for the two top medals. A super cool set and hand written note from Coast Guard RADM K. Cowart. Here is his Silver Star citation awarded for his efforts in saving the CGC CAMPBELL after she rammed a Uboat. https://valor.militarytimes.com/hero/33913 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Uffz. Rohleder #189 Posted August 18, 2018 Army vs Navy wide Wolf Brown Occupation made British made Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulsterman #190 Posted September 22, 2018 On 25/07/2018 at 01:49, Sampo said: Hello Sal, I was just checking out older posts, and was wondering if you where able to identify this ribbon group? Cheers Sampo Oh dear God. That is a magnificent ribbon bar. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul R #191 Posted September 23, 2018 Embroidered ribbon bars are my favorite. I am extremely disappointed that we no longer utilize this practice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
