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Old 27-11-15, 11:19 PM
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Just trying to add up.... NI(GS), BOS(UN), IRAQ, AFGHAN, Jubilee..... what else could you add to the list in the last 30 years? He was a member of the Black Mafia by all accounts......
A lot!

OSM - Sierra Leone
OSM - Congo
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Then there are civilian reconstruction medals ; Gallantry Medals
Medals not sanctioned for wear whilst serving (therefore doesnt apply)

There are more

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Old 28-11-15, 07:42 AM
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Smacks of WM to me! If he worked for Waitrose he would probably be wearing the medals themselves! Mike
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Old 28-11-15, 07:56 AM
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A few weeks since I was at a dinner where there was a reserve officer from The Rifles (who has never served as a member of the regular army) who has accrued no fewer than 9 medals in the last 17 years-very impressive - ten medals quite possible for a regular serviceman
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Old 28-11-15, 08:45 AM
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In the 70's you were lucky to get one! From the 80's onwards the chances got better! from 2000 onwards well....
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Old 28-11-15, 09:03 AM
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10 is not uncommon. From the early '90's there were 4 for the Balkans alone. Add in Iraq, Afghanistan plus 2 Jubilees, NI, ACSM and LSGC then 10 is quite feasible.
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Old 28-11-15, 09:19 AM
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There were also a series from the Sultanate of Oman - for gallantry and service - which were sanctioned by both their Majesties for wear on uniform by entitled British personnel.
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Old 28-11-15, 10:27 AM
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Have a looksee here guys n gals,

I'm not saying he is a WM either, but to wear the ribbons isn't actually a crime is it ? If he has mental health issues, then you should just leave him be, IMO.

It is very feasible for him to acquire these medals, just look at how many there are.

Link to the Army MOD medal chart;

http://army.mod.uk/documents/general/Medals_Booklet.pdf

This booklet also shows the TA & Army Cadet Medals & their Ribbons.
It might help you to distinguish what medal ribbons he is wearing.

Just one point to be aware of;

If he actually has earned these medals for his service, what happens next ?
Sometimes trying to out a WM can backfire and leave you with egg on your face. Just be careful with what you are planning

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Old 28-11-15, 11:21 AM
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Old 28-11-15, 11:53 AM
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Ten medals isn't very rare actually. However I don't really care if he earned them are they were self awarded, why on earth is he wearing them day in day out? If he isn't a serious attention seeking tube then he is seriously mentally ill. Either way wearing them on a supermarket uniform is bad form.
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Old 28-11-15, 12:58 PM
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No he is not a WM

He did his full 22 as only an NCO can .

Think he has MH issues or maybe heading for a break down.

Didnt want him getting into trouble.

Will keep my eye on him.

Thanks for the input.

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It would be a very brave manager to tell him not to wear them.
I have seen t shirts with ribbons woven in befor quite common in fact.

At work I wear my MBE ribbon on my uniform work shirt daily (HMPS) but rarely ware my full entitlement,unless a special occasion eg recently presented to the Princess Anne so wore my ribbon bar,Butler Trust award pin (HMP award) and Veterans pin.

On my drop down I'd badge on my general duties jacket I do have my full entitlement attached below as do numerous other staff.

Full entitlement worn on my dress jacket also.

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I'm not qualified to pass comment on the reason why this person would want to wear medal ribbons in such a manner (assuming it is legitimate for him to do so). What I find disturbing is that any ex-forces personnel would want to, and in so doing advertise their past to all and sundry. Nothing wrong with that in normal times, but we are now living in a dangerous world, where some elements of society take offence to such practices, and can/have taken action against it in their own twisted way, Lee Rigby being one example. I suppose it depends on where you live, and your assessment of the threat level. Just be aware.

A question on medals. At my annual reunion a few years ago a chap appeared wearing the Malaysian Pinjat Jasa tagged on to the end of his other medals. "You can't wear that there" says I. "Don't give a stuff, I've been presented with it so I'll wear it." (I was wearing mine, but on the right breast, as a foreign award should be). Subsequently, and after much campaigning and questions in the House, the Queen authorised that this award could be worn with British awards on the left breast.

This year, the same chap appeared sporting a silver jubilee medal. "Are you entitled to wear that?" I said.
"If you were serving at the time you are entitled to wear it, but at your own expense."
"I think not" says I. "If you weren't awarded it then you are not entitled to wear it."
This medal caused much controversy and bitterness at the time. A very limited issue, (the unit I was with got 3, which went to the Colonel, RSM and youngest soldier). This compared to the latest two jubilee medals which seem to have been issued to every man and his dog!
So what is the protocol? If you were serving at the time of issue, can you wear it, but at your own expense, and accepting that it will be a 'copy'?

I have Googled the question but can't come up with a definitive answer.
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Old 28-11-15, 05:55 PM
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No you cannot "self award" a jubilee or any other medal. I was serving in 1977, 2002 and 2012, I was awarded (and wear) the Golden Jubilee and Diamond Jubilee medals but was not awarded the Silver Jubilee and would NEVER consider awarding myself one! "medal envy " is a sad condition which increasing numbers of people seem to be afflicted with!
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Medal envy?! ......could be worse

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