How should medals be mounted UK?
Medals are worn parallel to the ground just above the level of the top pocket of a jacket (or on a pocket insert). The Royal British Legion membership badge is worn on the lapel one inch above the medal bar.
How do you wear court mounted medals?
Mounted using either way the medal mounting bar or frame is covered by the medal ribbons, Court Mounting usually costs at least 50% more that of side by side (swing) mounting. British Subjects are not allowed to wear (or accept) the medals of other countries, unless the head of state is a sovereign of that country.
What does court mounted mean?
Court Mounting ‘Court Mounted’ is where the ribbon appears down the rear of the medal and is mounted to a harder backing. The medals are then secured to this backing to prevent movement and so dramatically reduces the chance of damage to the medals when worn and improves the overall appearance of the medals.
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.
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.
Is it illegal to wear medals you haven’t earned?
There have been numerous incidents across the country where individuals have pretended they have been awarded medals. It is only illegal at the moment to pretend to have won medals for financial gain which could result in a maximum punishment of a ten-year sentence.
What is swing mounting of 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. The medals tend to swing when the person wearing the medals is walking. Damage can sometimes be done to the medals as they contact each other while they are swinging.
What side Can I wear my grandad’s medals?
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.
How do I display my medals?
Hanging Your Medals. Hang your medals from a display shelf with hanging hooks. Purchase a display shelf with hanging hooks that are attached to a wooden strip that runs underneath the length of the shelf. Medals with ribbons can be hung from the hooks, while medals that cannot be hung can be placed on the above shelf.
What do you put medals in?
You can mount photographs on mat board to make them stand out or even surround them with a paper frame or glued-on metallic ribbon frame. For heavier items, such as medals, glue a thin piece of foam or cork to the backing before covering it with velvet, linen, scrapbook paper or handmade paper.
