In what Order should medals be mounted?

The medal at the left of the bar should be placed first and the remainder of the ribbons placed so that they overlap equally the medal on the right, or senior medal, being in full view. When mounting medals in this manner, it is not possible to bring the ribbon back through the slot in the bar.

How should medals be mounted UK?

When wearing your own medals, they should be mounted in the correct order of wear (see below) and attached to your garment on your left breast. If you are wearing medals awarded to a next of kin, these would be worn on the right breast. Order of Wear: Please use the guide below to determine the correct order of wear.

How do you mount medals on uniform?

Thread the attachment which comes with the medals onto a ribbon bar from the bottom up. You must start with the first medal in the order of precedence. Line the bar above the pocket by pushing the pinpoints into the jacket or shirt. The studs are then used to secure the pinpoints.

Can I wear my medals on civilian clothing?

It is permissible for veterans and retirees to wear military awards on civilian clothes for gatherings of a military theme. Retirees and veterans can wear all categories of medals on appropriate civilian clothing. This includes clothes designed for veteran and patriotic organizations.

What is the difference between court mounted and swing mounted medals?

Swing mounting is when a medal is suspended by its ribbon from a brooch pin. Several medals can be attached to a long brooch pin. Court mounting is when the ribbon is stretched over a stiff mounting board with a medal bar brooch at the top. The medals are tied down and do not move when the person walks.

Can I wear my father’s medals UK?

When is OK to wear my relatives medals ? War medals and service decorations of any sort may be worn only by the person upon whom they were conferred, and in no case does the right to wear war or service medals, or their ribbons, pass to any relative when the recipient is dead.

What side Can I wear my grandad’s medals?

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A. You are welcome and encouraged to wear your own or your relative’s medals to the ceremonies. If wearing your own medals, they should be worn on the left hand side of your chest over your heart. If wearing someone else medals they should be worn on the right hand side.

Can you wear your grandfather’s medals?

CAN I WEAR MY FAMILY MEDALS? Did you know there are rules about wearing your family war medals? The rule is that war medals should only be worn on the left breast by the person upon whom they were conferred. Technically this honour remains with the individual and does not pass to a widow, parent or relative upon death.

Is there an order of wear for British medals?

Commonwealth Orders, Decorations and Medals instituted by the Sovereign and instituted since 1949 otherwise than by the Sovereign (worn in order of date of award). Foreign Orders, Decorations and Medals (if approved for wear, worn in order of date of award).

Which is the last medal to be worn?

The Jubilee and/or Coronation medals are worn after campaign stars and medals and are followed by Long Service or Efficiency decorations and medals. Authorized foreign orders, decorations and medals are worn last in order of date of award irrespective of nationality.

What kind of medal do you wear with a campaign medal?

If the medals are to be worn with no associated campaign medal then the MID (often an oak leaf) is worn on the coat after medal ribbons, or in the place where a single medal would have been. The British sovereign allows the following awards to be worn upon the right breast: Order of St.John of Jerusalem (Life saving medal).

What’s the Order of precedence on a medal?

Quick Guide to Mounting and Wearing Medals. The Order of Precedence is typically: ‘British awards by date’, so first come Orders, next Decorations, then followed by medals. The eldest medal nearest the centre of the chest. The obverse (front) of the medal should be showing, this is usually the head of the sovereign or coat of arms.