Ulsterman Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 (edited) A local photo I picked up this summer. Check out the ribbon bar. I have no clue. State Guard? Note, whatever Order/Star he has on his right chest chest though.No shoulder flashes or easy-to-see DIs to ease identification.Its' a "General meets locals to shake hands" photo. Edited January 13, 2009 by Ulsterman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulsterman Posted January 13, 2009 Author Share Posted January 13, 2009 Here is a close up of the bar-Amer. Legion at the end? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rick Research Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 Hmm. A stayed home WW1 Victory, then.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 Nothing I recognise. I bet they are all state Guard Medals, and he is probably a state AG from one of the states. Doc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slava1stclass Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 (edited) To all: He's not wearing a shoulder sleeve insignia on his left shoulder beacause he's assigned to the Army Staff (note Army Staff Identication Badge on his right breast pocket). His first ribbon looks like the U.S. Army Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) and the second ribbon could well be the U.S. Army Mexican Border Service Medal. The last ribbon is likely a foreign decoration (note narrower ribbon width).Regards,slava1stclass Edited January 13, 2009 by slava1stclass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 To all: He's not wearing a shoulder sleeve insignia on his left shoulder beacause he's assigned to the Army Staff (note Army Staff Identication Badge on his right breast pocket). His first ribbon looks like the U.S. Army Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) and the second ribbon could well be the U.S. Army Mexican Border Service Medal. The last ribbon is likely a foreign decoration (note narrower ribbon width).Regards,slava1stclassMay be the DSM, but I can't convince myself that I see the blue lines which should be there. No idea on the others. Question-- exactly what uniform is he wearing, and during which period was it worn? That might help narrow it down a bit. That might be Army staff badge, but there are several state badges which it could be as well, I believe. I can't see enough of it to call it the Army Staff Badge. If his service included Mexican Border service, he probably should have a WWI Victory Medal as well, just due to timing. Doc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slava1stclass Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 May be the DSM, but I can't convince myself that I see the blue lines which should be there. No idea on the others. Question-- exactly what uniform is he wearing, and during which period was it worn? That might help narrow it down a bit. That might be Army staff badge, but there are several state badges which it could be as well, I believe. I can't see enough of it to call it the Army Staff Badge. If his service included Mexican Border service, he probably should have a WWI Victory Medal as well, just due to timing. DocDoc, The ASID badge was designed by the Office of the Quartermaster General and approved by the Chief of Staff, General MacArthur, on 28 July 1933. It was announced on 23 August 1933 in War Department Circular No. 45 and award was made retroactive to 4 June 1920.Regards,slava1stclass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Doc, The ASID badge was designed by the Office of the Quartermaster General and approved by the Chief of Staff, General MacArthur, on 28 July 1933. It was announced on 23 August 1933 in War Department Circular No. 45 and award was made retroactive to 4 June 1920.Regards,slava1stclassThanks. Doc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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