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Posted 6 months ago
Dr_Rambow
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At the request of Militarist, I wanted to add a few more shots of my uniform, specifically the medals.
I took a bit of artistic liberty in this setup with respect to the marksman badges. From what I've gathered, the NG badges were only used up to 1916. Being that I am going for a NJ oriented impression, I really didn't want to leave it off (it looks too good).
The correct marksman badge is placed above it. Notice that this is the brass version for NG troops. I was lucky enough to find this at the flea market since these are not as common as the silvered regular army types and it fits perfectly.
Next is the ubiquitous Victory medal. To go along with the 29th Division's service, I found one with the Meuse-Argonne and Defensive Sector clasps.
Last but not least, is the New Jersey Victory medal.
It took me a good six months to find one, but I was able to add a 114th regiment disc. To complete the ensemble, I found a NJ collar disc to go on the overseas cap.
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very beautiful uniform:)
Good job Dr_R! This combo of medals is very possible if worn by a veteran no longer on active duty on any patriotic holiday after 1920. While on active federal duty state and local issue medals could not be worn. While on active duty not during a federal call up national guard troops could wear both federal and national guard medals. Local and state medals like the N.J. WWI medal could not be worn on any active duty uniform. I am sure on the day of the award how ever these rules were ignored.
I've just finished reading "Marksmanship in the US Army; a history of Medals, Shooting Programs, and Training" by William Emerson. The plethora of state and unit issued marksmanship medals is a rich field for study, and it looks like you have a real winner pinned under the there. I think a vet may have worn it on occasions he could get away with doing so.
Thanks guys! I'm happy the set up makes sense. I was worried it would be a little too much. The NJ marksman badge I have isn't too uncommon, but it's still a really great looking item that I couldn't help using for this display.
nice set up!