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Originally Posted by 58thecat
Yup, clasps, ribbons, medals.....I met a fella during my earlier years in the military, decked out and I asked him how long had he served he replied 6 years....made my uniform look plain in comparism but I guess it makes them feel good and keeps the moral up....kinda like our society now where everyone gets at least a ribbon of some sort.....  |
I served 26 years during the 60's thru the 80's and retired with the CD and clasp. I see young service persons today wearing 5 or 6 ribbons.
I might get another one as the RCAF Assoc. has applied to the government to come out with a medal for those who served in Canada during the cold war.