How do you identify a medal?
A clasp with the name of the theatre or action for which the award is made is presented with the medal. Look closely at the outside edge or the back of your medal. If it is the original medal it will generally have some identifying information inscribed – their name, rank or service number.
How do I find my grandad’s medals?
Information on the available Medal Rolls can be found in the Collections List, available on the website: (www.forces-war-records.co.uk/collections). Like all our collections, these will automatically be brought up in any relevant name search.
What are the 3 highest military medals?
| U.S. Army | U.S. Navy | U.S. Marine Corps |
|---|---|---|
| Medal of Honor Distinguished Service Cross Silver Star | Medal of Honor Navy Cross Silver Star | Medal of Honor Navy Cross Silver Star |
What does a rosette on a medal mean?
award of the clasp
Medals with ‘bars’ Clasp: This is another term used to quote the bars awarded of the recipients (as above, see picture). Rosettes: These are small circular roses placed on the ribbon when it is worn alone, this rosette denotes award of the clasp. Medal ribbon with attached Rosette.
Can I wear my grandad’s war medals?
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.
Can I get copies of my grandad’s medals?
You can only get a replacement medal from the Ministry of Defence ( MOD ) if it was stolen or destroyed, for example in a fire or flood. The medal must have been awarded for service after World War 1. You’ll need to show proof by providing a copy of either a: police crime report.
What is the rarest military medal?
The Victoria Cross is the ‘holy grail’ for medal collectors because there are only 1,357 in existence. Bearing the inscription ‘For valour’ and known as a VC, this medal was first awarded for ‘conspicuous bravery’ in 1856 and later backdated to the Crimean war of 1854.
What are the top 5 Army medals?
The five highest-ranking military medals for bravery in combat include the Congressional Medal of Honor, the Distinguished Service Cross (DSC), the Navy Cross, the Air Force Cross and the Silver Star Medal.
Are old medals worth anything?
A medal, especially one that has been in your family for generations or was given to you by a person you care for, can be priceless. Therefore, this value cannot be measured in terms of money.
What does a leaf on a medal mean?
Personnel can be mentioned in dispatches posthumously and multiple awards are also possible. A recipient of a mention in a dispatch is entitled to wear an emblem, in the form of a lotus leaf on the ribbon of the relevant campaign medal. They are also issued with an official certificate from the Ministry of Defence.
What is the Congressional Medal of Honor?
The Congressional Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded for valor and is the only one approved by the U.S. Congress for presentation by the President of the United States, in the name of Congress.
What is the history of the American Flag hallmark?
This hallmark is attributed to BELL TRADING POST aka GENERAL INSIGNIA COMPANY. Here is a later hallmark, 1950’s. Early Bell marking. Bastian Brothers BB&B (BAILEY, BANKS, & BIDDLE) 1920’s-30’s wing marking. The first paratrooper badge.
Who is the most famous person to receive the Medal of Honor?
The most notable recipients of their respective service cross include General Creighton W. Abrams Jr., General Matthew B. Ridgway, Master Sergeant David R. Halbruner, Chief Warrant Officer Five David F. Cooper and Colonel George S. Patton IV.
Are there any medal manufacturers that still make US Military Medals?
There are a number of US medal manufacturers still supplying the armed forces of the United States today. This number peaked post WW2 as the requirement for the issue of WW2 service medals was in high demand.