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Title: Ribbons ID
Post by: colinwatson9 on Sunday 12 June 11 14:47 BST (UK)

Hi was wondering if anybody could ID the ribbons on attached picture.
These were my fathers who served in RN 1943-46 attached to DEMS.
I am sure 2 are for Pacific & Atlantic but not sure which ones, the others I have no idea.
thanks in advance
Colin.

Title: Re: Ribbons ID
Post by: neil1821 on Sunday 12 June 11 15:18 BST (UK)

Colin,
- 1939-45 Star
- Atlantic Star with rosette denoting a clasp worn on the medal itself. Your father wasn't aircrew so it'll denote the France & Germany Star

http://www.northeastmedals.co.uk/britishguide/19391945star.htm
http://www.northeastmedals.co.uk/britishguide/atlantic_star.htm
http://www.northeastmedals.co.uk/britishguide/franceandgermanystar.htm

Title: Re: Ribbons ID
Post by: anpefa1 on Sunday 12 June 11 15:34 BST (UK)

hi colin,
neil pipped me to the post as they say but he is spot on.

to view the ribbon images i checked world medals.co.uk
tony

Title: Re: Ribbons ID
Post by: colinwatson9 on Sunday 12 June 11 16:26 BST (UK)

Thanks both for your quick responses.
Dad always talked about them but could never be sure what they were for.
Colin.