Belgium POW medal

[TacHel]

I have just noticed (after seeing other such medals) that the bar on the one in my collection is a tad... "Small"...

Is this acceptable or did the previous owner simply slap a bar for a mini on it?

[Gldank]

I have just noticed (after seeing other such medals) that the bar on the one in my collection is a tad... "Small"...

Is this acceptable or did the previous owner simply slap a bar for a mini on it?

Veterans do many strange things for different reasons sometimes. Availability of the correct attachment at the time of veteran ownership may have been the deciding factor on your sample. A miniature medal attachment on a full size medal was used. Although not the official way, the end justifies the means. Here is a more correct sample:

Edited August 6, 2009 by Gldank

[TacHel]

Thanks!

2 QUESTIONS:

1- Is the bar actually worn at such an angle?

2- where on Earth can I find a full size one?

[Gldank]

Thanks!

2 QUESTIONS:

1- Is the bar actually worn at such an angle?

2- where on Earth can I find a full size one?

No, my sample just happens to be pinned at an angle. Should be horizontal accross the ribbon. I do not think I have any extra bars. I do not really add ribbon attachments to medals unless they fall off and I know what was originally there in the firstplace. Belgian ebay of maybe a Belgian on this forum may be able to help you out.

[Gldank]

Thanks!

2 QUESTIONS:

1- Is the bar actually worn at such an angle?

2- where on Earth can I find a full size one?

No, my sample just happens to be pinned at an angle. Should be horizontal accross the ribbon. I do not think I have any extra bars. I do not really add ribbon attachments to medals unless they fall off and I know what was originally there in the firstplace. Belgian eBay or maybe a Belgian on this forum may be able to help you out. I would not change it myself as it is as it is meant to be. Maybe look for a more correct example to aquire for your collection...

Edited August 6, 2009 by Gldank