JohnJArcher Posted January 21, 2015 Posted January 21, 2015 Hello chaps, Would anyone be able to advise where I would be able to have a bespoke ribbon bar created, such as Perspex ones. I have a set of 7 medals, ranging from Uganda, France and Russia. I cannot find anyone that could create a bar as the ribbons are not available. Therefore a printed option is the only way forward I feel. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks indeed, in advance, John
peter monahan Posted January 21, 2015 Posted January 21, 2015 Sounds like an interesting group, John. Would you care to share it with the group? Ideally, a photo and description of how you came by it. I'm afraid I have no sources to suggest - the printed ribbons I'm familiar with are Russian or, in a very few cases, form the Middle East. Perhaps a good printer could suggest a solution to your dilemna. The other possibility, and it is just that, is the Orders and medals Society of America. I was a member decades ago and believe that, then at least, they had a 'ribbon bank' to which members deposited hard to find medal ribbons. Perhaps that still exists and might have what you need or be able to steer you to sources. Megan, our medal maven, may also have suggestions. I haven't seen you post before, so if you are a new member, welcome to our group! Peter
Megan Posted January 22, 2015 Posted January 22, 2015 Medal maven? Yes, the OMSA has a ribbon bank (find details at http://www.omsa.org/), the OMRS also has one although it's mostly UK ribbons... they say if you are after foreign ones you need to write to Mr Alan McDonald, 5 Windsor Drive, Barnet, Hertfordshire EN4 8UE, England to see if they can supply what you want (their rather basic website is not noted for supplying useful e-mail addresses, alas). It is also worth visiting a good tailor - Moss Bros. for example - to see if they can help.
Paul R Posted January 22, 2015 Posted January 22, 2015 Hi John, As stated above, it sounds like you have a very interesting assortment of awards. Can you please post a picture? I hope that they can help you in creating a ribbon bar.
peter monahan Posted January 23, 2015 Posted January 23, 2015 Medal goddess, Megan? You know I'm lousy with titles and formalities. It's part of my charm. But I do apologize if I've slighted you. I grovel obsequiously in the direction of England, madam!
JohnJArcher Posted January 26, 2015 Author Posted January 26, 2015 Hello, and thanks for the greetings! They are actually a friends, still serving by the way. I know that there are printed versions available, under Perspex but am not sure where to source them from. Many thanks for your help and advice, I look forward to joining in! John
Megan Posted January 26, 2015 Posted January 26, 2015 Fascinating group... And no need to apologise, Peter. Just rather startled to be regarded thus!
peter monahan Posted January 26, 2015 Posted January 26, 2015 John - a fascinating group indeed. Sorry we haven't been more use on the main question - where to get ribbons, but thank you for taking the time to post the photo. And good luck on the hunt! pwerhaps othe members will ave ideas.
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