Last question before the Signal Ball SAT 10 May

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

This is the last question before the Saturday Signal Ball. I promise I have everything I need.

I am not sure how many X Marks get the Medals of America catalog, but if you have volume number 78 and look on page 30, you can clearly see the two methods of wearing your miniature medals. The first picture shows a civilian tuxedo jacket / PC jacket with the medals worn on the left of the lapel. The other picture shows a Mess Dress uniform jacket with the medals worn on the lapel of the jacket.

Since the Prince Charlie jacket is not a military uniform jacket then shouldn’t the medals be worn off the lapel?

The Medals of America catalog is wrong.

Miniatures are worn on the lapel with civilian attire, the same as with military uniform. This applies universally, whether you are in the USA, the UK, or Upper Volta. The main difference between civilian and military is that civilians have the option of mounting their medals in a single row, rather than in groups of four as per US mil regs. (I'd suggest you wait until officially "retired" before you do that.)

The idea of wearing medals "on the shoulder" comes from attaching Masonic jewels to little pocket holders that are then slipped into the left breast pocket. This "might" be acceptable practice for Masons, but outside of Lodge it isn't done.

Stick with the Army way of wearing your medals and you will be right on the mark.