Where do you get your ribbons?

PO2 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 12 Oct 2016 18:52:35 -0400

My particular issue is with Navy uniforms. If any branch can get their ribbons from a certain website or location, then feel free to let me know.

I was recently awarded my Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, which is great and all, except my uniform shop doesn't have any on hand. I would like to avoid wearing the ribbon that was handed to me by my OIC, so as to keep it pristine.

Does anyone have a site or something where they get their ribbons? I know some folk order the "flat" ribbons. Is there any reason those would not be authorized?

Thank you in advance for your time.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 12 at 2016 6:58 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 12 Oct 2016 18:58:16 -0400

medals of america

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 12 at 2016 7:08 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 12 Oct 2016 19:08:07 -0400

Build your rack at ezrackbuilder.com, when you click to purchase it will take you to usamilitarymedals.com

Response by CPO Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 12 at 2016 7:48 PM

CPO Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 12 Oct 2016 19:48:28 -0400

PO3, Do not purchase until you talk to your chain of command, because they should have given you the medal, and the Ribbon comes with it. I would ask the Chief if you should have received the ribbon with it. The other thing hold onto the award certificate, and also use some of the items on your eval.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 12 at 2016 8:55 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 12 Oct 2016 20:55:21 -0400

U gotta buy them USA miltary medals . Go online.

Response by TSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 12 at 2016 10:51 PM

TSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 12 Oct 2016 22:51:52 -0400

For ribbons that are common with the Marine Corp I would go to grunt.com. They're friends fly and competent.

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Oct 12 at 2016 11:24 PM

LTC Jason Mackay — Wed, 12 Oct 2016 23:24:56 -0400

I got flat ribbons, they looked fake, especially in an official photo, they looked photo shopped.

Response by CPT Andrew Wright made Oct 13 at 2016 3:53 AM

CPT Andrew Wright — Thu, 13 Oct 2016 03:53:49 -0400

Online is OK but you usually pay more in shipping than the ribbon actually costs. Check your local Army Surplus store. For example here in Tulsa, Oklahoma our Surplus store has a whole cabinet of ribbons, badges, patches, and medals.

Response by SGT Ben Keen made Oct 13 at 2016 8:08 AM

SGT Ben Keen — Thu, 13 Oct 2016 08:08:40 -0400

I used rackbuilder.com in the past. Great company, great product. They require documentation for high level awards which is nice too.

Response by CDR Terry Boles made Oct 13 at 2016 9:30 AM

CDR Terry Boles — Thu, 13 Oct 2016 09:30:31 -0400

Navy Exchange uniform shop on-line should you wish to have the same purchasing experience as on base. They are fast and no minimum purchase required. My local AF base and Army Guard uniform shops are not Navy but do carry some items, another possible source outside of the normal uniform shop you purchase from.

Response by Lt Col Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 13 at 2016 3:29 PM

Lt Col Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 13 Oct 2016 15:29:17 -0400

I've used these guys before: https://superthinribbons.com/ Had a great experience and their customer service was excellent.

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Thin Military ribbons and medals

Response by Sgt Daniel Martin made Oct 18 at 2016 11:00 AM

Sgt Daniel Martin — Tue, 18 Oct 2016 11:00:14 -0400

Sgt Grit.com

Response by PFC Carl Ware made Feb 2 at 2018 10:42 PM

PFC Carl Ware — Fri, 02 Feb 2018 22:42:00 -0500

Check out the Medals of America web site.

Response by CW4 Cara Dana made Nov 18 at 2018 3:22 PM

CW4 Cara Dana — Sun, 18 Nov 2018 15:22:31 -0500

I always went through Marlowe White. They do a great job plus you can update your rack by sending in the old one.