Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Veterans

(2,615 posts)

7. They Sell Replacement Medals

Fri Feb 26, 2016, 10:09 AM

Feb 2016

and ribbons on-line. No proof of eligibility needed.
They also sell commemorative "look a likes".
No way he earned them.

Cannot edit, recommend, or reply in locked discussions

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

12 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Question for US veterans: does the ROTC hand out meaningless 'medals'? [View all] muriel_volestrangler Feb 2016 OP

I've never served nor was I a ROTC pugetres Feb 2016 #1

Thanks - that does sound like scout badges, then muriel_volestrangler Feb 2016 #3

There are some medals awarded in JROTC 1939 Feb 2016 #2

Thanks - at first I thought he was wearing a World War One Allied Victory Medal muriel_volestrangler Feb 2016 #6

HSJROTC gladium et scutum Feb 2016 #4

They Sell Replacement Medals The River Feb 2016 #7

Go to the Medals of America site 1939 Feb 2016 #9

Medals are a very touchy topic in the military... CompanyFirstSergeant Mar 2016 #10

It would be bad form... CompanyFirstSergeant Mar 2016 #12