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Thin Ribbons vs. Standard Ribbons: An Overview

Thin ribbons entered the military mainstream sometime in the early 1990s as the U.S. military introduced several new military awards and decorations not long after Operation Desert Shield and Desert...

Blog Staff | February 8, 2023

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The Evolution of the Thin Ribbon Rack
In the early 1900s the U.S. military wanted to make it easier for their personnel to wear awards and decorations on their duty uniforms, so the ribbon rack was created....
Steven Alvarez | February 17, 2021
The Evolution of the Thin Ribbon Rack

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