Users' questions

How long should a medal ribbon be?

How long should a medal ribbon be?

Length of Ribbon The overall length measured from the top of the ribbon showing to the bottom edge of all medals, stars and decorations should be four inches. The bottom edge of all awards should form a straight line.

What does a bar on a medal ribbon mean?

A medal bar or medal clasp is a thin metal bar attached to the ribbon of a military decoration, civil decoration, or other medal. When used in conjunction with decorations for exceptional service, such as gallantry medals, the term “and bar” means that the award has been bestowed multiple times.

How many ribbons are in a row?

four ribbons
The ribbons are worn in one or more rows in order of precedence with either no space or 1/8 inch between rows, no more than four ribbons to a row.

How long should a gold medal ribbon be?

But I have doubts about how long I should make the ribbon. Too short and it will be like a necklace, too long and it will go down to the waist. I have never won a medal myself, so I have nothing to measure by and compare to. (I have won trophies though, so don’t feel sorry for me hehe.)

When did they start using obverse medals for the Olympics?

A standard obverse (front) design of the medals for the Summer Olympic Games began in 1928 and remained for many years, until its replacement at the 2004 Games as the result of controversy surrounding the use of the Roman Colosseum rather than a building representing the Games’ Greek roots.

How big is a 30 inch neck ribbon?

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What’s the difference between summer and Winter Olympic medals?

While every Summer Olympic medal except for the 1900 Games has been circular, the shapes of the Winter Games have been considerably more varied. The Winter Games medals are also generally larger, thicker, and heavier than those for the Summer Games. Details about the medals from each of the Summer Olympic Games: