2007-02-26 21:49:21 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
www.usamedals.com (click on medals, ribbons, and hatpins.)
*I am not promoting this site, I got it as a helpful link from a website I frequently visit for surviving family members of war heroes.*
2007-02-26 22:12:08 · answer #1 · answered by Angi 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Selteeb, Social Science Lady and Barrowman are right. Any Militaria shop will stock ribbons for most medals. If you're going to buy take the medal with you to make sure you get the right ribbon ( unless you already know in which case i'll shut up).
P.s Ignore the Americans poking their noses in! !!
2007-02-27 03:13:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some of the better quality `Gentleman's` Tailors` shops in the high streets sell them, if not there are various web sites, not least of all your own regiment, try them. Several years ago I bought new ribbons for my great-grandfathers WW1 medals.The medals looked superb with the new ribbons, I now have them set in a frame, and I am very proud to have them hanging on my living room wall.
2007-02-26 22:05:05 · answer #3 · answered by Social Science Lady 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
are you able to locate any of your Grandfathers military papers? frequently the launch paper (interior the U.S. military it really is a DD 214) will say what medals and ribbons were presented to him. you need to be in a position to get a replica of his discharge papers from the authorities files storage center. you could pick to attempt contacting a large Veterans agency for the Royal army and observe in the journey that they could help you collect this suggestion.
2016-12-05 00:34:48 · answer #4 · answered by england 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any reputable tailor will have access to ribbons. Failing that contact your local British Legion who will advise.
2007-03-01 02:06:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How old are you that it is YOUR WW1 Campaign medal?
2007-02-28 10:26:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Honours and Awards, 85, Compton Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 9QH, UK.Telephone: 01902 839516 or e-mail: enquiries@honoursandawards.co.uk are a firm that will do the job for you.
2007-02-26 21:57:08 · answer #7 · answered by BARROWMAN 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
TRY THE OLD SECONDHAND SHOPS DEALING IN MEDALS
2007-02-26 23:39:55 · answer #8 · answered by srracvuee 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Contact your local V.A.
2007-02-26 21:56:32 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋