These numbers correspond to the insignia and ribbons above:
- Marksman Badge
- Expert Infantryman
- Army of Occupation Ribbon
- WWII Victory Ribbon
- European/African/Middle Eastern Campaign Ribbon
- Unknown -- So, I could use a little help if you know what this is.
- Good Conduct Ribbon
- Purple Heart Ribbon
There is a medal that corresponds to each of these ribbons. However, the only one that my Father still has is the Purple Heart.
If I have mislabeled any of these, please let me know. And, yes, I am aware that one of the ribbons is upside down. Do you know which one?
If I have mislabeled any of these, please let me know. And, yes, I am aware that one of the ribbons is upside down. Do you know which one?
1 isn't a marksman badge. It's a Combat Infantryman Badge. You earn 2 with training and a test. Then when you go to combat, your EIB (Expert Infantryman Badge) is upgraded to a Combat Infantry Badge. If don't have an EIB and you go into combat, you don't get a CIB. You don't wear both at the same time. Once you get the CIB, you throw your EIB into a drawer and never wear it again.
ReplyDeleteGreetings! The general rule is up and towards the wearer's heart is higher precedence. Your ref #8 (his PH) is highest in precedence, so it would be in the top-most row and on the left as viewed (worn closest to your father's heart). His GCM #7 would be top & center. The mystery #6 ribbon MAY have been state issued, and looks very similar to an Alabama State Defense Force ribbon... no clue on precedence.
ReplyDeleteThe bottom row, left to right, should probably be #5, #4, and #3; however, the #5 EAME Campaign Medal ribbon needs to be flipped so that the Italian flag green/white/red stripes are left, USA's blue/white/red are center, and German black/white are right; campaign stars point upwards. The #3 Army of Occupation Medal ribbon should remain with the black stripe to the viewer's left. I hope this helps.
What do the 2 stars on # 5 represent?
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