How to Wear Military Medals

Learning how to wear military medals is not difficult if you are aware of what is expected. To correctly mount the medals to your uniform, you must first learn the order of medals within their part of the military. Once you know this, the actual mounting is easy. Finally, you need to keep a watchful eye for medals that are not clean. It is imperative to the military that all uniforms and medals shine at all times.

1. First: Order of medals

   The possibility of mounting medals to a uniform correctly is slim if you do not first inquire as to the order of medals. This generally differs between segments of the military. Fortunately, the tailors available on military bases help in this regard. They instruct men and women as to the correct order of medals. You can also find this information on the internet.

2. Second: Mount the medals

   Mount the medals on the uniform securely. If the medal looks like it is hanging off the uniform, the mounting was done incorrectly. A ribbon backer holds up various medals and ribbons if you prefer not to mount the items to the uniform itself. The mounting process runs slowly due to the precise measurements that occur at this time.

3. Third: Medal upkeep

   If the medals do not appear clean after you mounted them, you must start the process over. Unkempt medals look untidy and rarely go unnoticed in the military. Untidy medals require serious cleaning before they are shown to the public.