Miniature Medal Ribbons - RAF

[Insignia]

Over the years I have seen miniature medal ribbon bars being sold attributed to RAF personnel.

Miniatures medals were obviously worn on Mess Kit, but I’ve never seen anything about just the miniature medal ribbons being worn.

Does anyone have any evidence of them being worn on RAF uniforms of any period?


Many thanks

[Alan O]

I can't think of any occasion when you would need such things. Miniatures are for mess kit (black tie if in civvies) and always worn. Ribbons alone are just not required.

[Padre]

Miniatures are also frequently worn on dinner jackets at some occasions. But I agree, no reason I can think of for miniature ribbons alone.

A dealers fantasy item?

[Artynut]

As the ribbons alone are called your undress ribbons, for daily uniform attire, it surely would be ridiculous to manufacture miniature ribbon bars alone. As we are all aware, the miniature medals are for formal evening attire only. Yes, surely a fantasy item! D.J.

[Pembird]

The navy certainly wore miniature ribbons as l have several sets and discussed this in an earlier thread, as to whether the RAF had occasion to wear them is a bit of a mystery.

[dumdum]

Hi

I have seen and now got a couple of what I would term "miniature miniature" (i.e. smaller than the standard ribbon) ribbon bars.

They are usually pin backed and attached to a card that urges you to "Wear your ribbons" or some such blandishment to buy the item.

I think I have the usual trio, a pair and one with a pair and a GSM ribbon.

Most of them appear to have never been used so maybe not a commercial success.