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Title: WWII Ribbon Bar Pins...I think?
Post by: SophieMarie on January 14, 2018, 05:55:40 PM: Hello,

I have what I believe are 3-WWII Ribbon Bar pins. They each measure approximately: 4-1/4" X 3/8". I'm curious to know which branch of service these are and if the stars represent "wars in battle". Please let me know what you think. Thanks!
Title: Re: WWII Ribbon Bar Pins...I think?
Post by: Ipcress on January 15, 2018, 12:11:33 PM: Top and bottom are WWI campaign ( colours similar to the British )
Middle appears to be a mixture of navy and army service ribbons
Title: Re: WWII Ribbon Bar Pins...I think?
Post by: Rauville on January 15, 2018, 06:00:29 PM: Offhand, the one I recognize first is the upper left-hand one. I'm sure that's a WWII Asiatic-Pacific Campaign ribbon. The little bronze Service Star would indicate the recipient served in that campaign.
Title: Re: WWII Ribbon Bar Pins...I think?
Post by: SophieMarie on January 15, 2018, 06:09:41 PM: Quote from: Rauville on January 15, 2018, 06:00:29 PM

Offhand, the one I recognize first is the upper left-hand one. I'm sure that's a WWII Asiatic-Pacific Campaign ribbon. The little bronze Service Star would indicate the recipient served in that campaign.

Thanks for the information Rauville!
Title: Re: WWII Ribbon Bar Pins...I think?
Post by: SophieMarie on January 15, 2018, 06:11:06 PM: Quote from: Ipcress on January 15, 2018, 12:11:33 PM
Top and bottom are WWI campaign ( colours similar to the British )
Middle appears to be a mixture of navy and army service ribbons

Ipcress,
Thanks for the response. I just wanted to clarify that you meant WWI and not WWII.
Title: Re: WWII Ribbon Bar Pins...I think?
Post by: mart on January 15, 2018, 06:59:09 PM: Hubby has some but have no idea what they are for !!
Title: Re: WWII Ribbon Bar Pins...I think?
Post by: Ipcress on January 16, 2018, 04:43:26 AM: Quote from: Rauville on January 15, 2018, 06:00:29 PM

Offhand, the one I recognize first is the upper left-hand one. I'm sure that's a WWII Asiatic-Pacific Campaign ribbon. The little bronze Service Star would indicate the recipient served in that campaign.

You’re right. Seems to be a mixture.

Next to that is the American Campaign Medal, then the American Defense Medal.

Middle bar - American Forces Reserve Medal ( light blue / white ) Navy Good Conduct with 3 service stars, Army Good Conduct

Right / Top bar - Occupation Medal, WWII victory medal, National Defense Service Medal

The WWII victory medal uses the same colours as the WWI victory medal and a website I used yesterday stated that the American Campaign Medal was WWI, whereas it appears to be WWII

It would be almost impossible, at least in the British Service, for a single soldier to have all three medals in the middle bar.
Title: Re: WWII Ribbon Bar Pins...I think?
Post by: SophieMarie on January 16, 2018, 12:19:52 PM: Ipcress, thanks for the explanation...it is very appreciated!