Hendrik Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 Gents,Received this in the mail the other day ... an attractive design, I thought.Instituted in 1990 and replacing the 'wound stripe' on the uniform's left sleeve. It is awarded to those wounded in combat in wars or international peacekeeping operations provided the wound was severe enough to need a doctor's administrations or hospitalisation.The reverse is entirely blank.[attachmentid=19852] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rick Research Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 THAT is not worn on the sleeve, is it? Even the large version looks like a stickpin with the huge long straight pin--is that to be worn somewhere on uniform or only on civilian clothing? With all the sharp corners, it looks like something that will easily snag and pull right out with no attachment but a long straight pin like that. Are these something which are issued or need to be bought? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendrik Posted December 21, 2005 Author Share Posted December 21, 2005 THAT is not worn on the sleeve, is it? Even the large version looks like a stickpin with the huge long straight pin--is that to be worn somewhere on uniform or only on civilian clothing? With all the sharp corners, it looks like something that will easily snag and pull right out with no attachment but a long straight pin like that. Are these something which are issued or need to be bought? Hi Rick,The pin is indeed something to behold, almost doesn't fit in its accompanying box ! I would also recommend not wearing it on the sleeve (that was where the 'old' wound stripe went) and am under the impression that the uniform's lapel will do nicely The badge is issued ... apparently : I'm still researching it all but have come across a mention of the local town mayors presenting veterans with it. So, I'm assuming the CO's of active military personnel will perform a similar duty without those entitled being forced to open their purses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErikMuller Posted June 4, 2006 Share Posted June 4, 2006 The large badge is worn on the military uniform on the left breast beneath the service ribbons, in the same way as proficiency badges. The miniature is for civil clothing and is worn on the lapel of a jacket.Cheers,Erik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted November 24, 2006 Share Posted November 24, 2006 Hi Guys... have you added this one to the "wounded" thread in the "themes" forum? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendrik Posted November 24, 2006 Author Share Posted November 24, 2006 Hi Guys... have you added this one to the "wounded" thread in the "themes" forum? Chris, Thanks for the reminder ... it is now and I've added a couple more for good measure Cheers, Hendrik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErikMuller Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 (edited) Chris, Thanks for the reminder ... it is now and I've added a couple more for good measure Cheers, HendrikCouldn't find it in the new theme, so posted a new topic on Dutch decorations for the wounded in generally over there: http://gmic.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=13326 Edited December 6, 2006 by ErikMuller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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