Recognition vs Decoration
Typical Market Versions
Correct Regulation Version
JUST WRONG FOR OUR VETERANS
Example of Veteran Merchandise Currently Available on Retail Markets
The Recognition Problem Veterans Are Facing
Many Veterans, especially those who served during heightened peace time campaigns as "Defense" soldiers, in hot spots like Korea, very frequently encounter merchandise displaying incorrect military ribbons and designs. I myself recently ordered a cap with my KDSM award, and was sent a Vietnam War Veteran ribbon. I CAN NOT AND WILL NOT wear that cap, even in my home as it would be an insult to the brave soldiers that served in that brutal campaign.
During research there seems to be some common issues that ALL veterans and some active duty soldiers as well. Some of those “Common issues” include: Incorrect ribbon color order, or the wrong ribbon altogether, Decorative ribbon graphics instead of regulation ribbon bar, Non military style emblems and other graphics. A lot of American
"Go Ahead, Wear Your Service"
Main Focus
Accurate Representation of U.S. Service Medals
• Proper ribbon color order
• Correct regulation ribbon bars
• Respectful representation of earned military awards
*Ribbon designs based on official U.S. military specifications
(U.S. Army Institute of Heraldry / Department of Defense).
Branches Of Military Service
The Correct Ribbon Series™
Correct Ribbon Series™ is a veteran recognition initiative created to ensure military ribbons are represented accurately in civilian apparel and merchandise.
Many products in the veteran marketplace use stylized or incorrect ribbon designs that do not match the official military specifications.
Correct Ribbon Series™ focuses on restoring accurate ribbon representation so veterans can wear apparel that reflects the honors they actually earned.
Correct Ribbon Series™ t-shirts and Caps are already available to purchase here for those who served in Defense Of a "Hostile Contingency Area of Operations".
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