Ribbon attachments for GAF medals

[Dusty Tagalon]

Looking at the attachemnts, if that is all you are purchasing, it going to cost more to ship then the attachment costs. Selecting 1 color guard bar, $1.25, plus $5.00 for shipping.

I am looking at purchasing a stock of "Color Guard" bronze & a few silver bars, bronze, gold & silver stars, "V"s, & a couple silver oak leafs.

I would provde them for $2.00 each (color guard & Vs), including shipping, if ordering other devices, $1.50 (Star, or Oak Leaf Cluster) for the first & $1.00 each for the remaining.

Any intrest in the service?

Dusty

[shalako]

Dusty, Yes I am interested. When do you want/need the order and payment? Thanks, Al.

[Dusty Tagalon]

I have placed an orders already for the different devices. I am hoping to have them at the National Muster, where I can provide them for cost, without shipping.

Vs & Color Guard $1.25 each, Stars .75 each.

Dusty

[shalako]

Sounds good. If available I'd like one of each. Thanks for taking point on this, and I'll see you at the Muster. Al.

[MUD MARINE]

I would like three "V"s.

[US Scout]

I would like three "V"s.

Just in case there is any confusion, only one veteran's "V" is worn on the GAF Medal.  No further distinction for number of years served, retirees, draftees, volunteers, services, etc.  It is the only device we authorize to recognize non-GAF service.

US Scout
GAF, Commanding

[Dusty Tagalon]

Currently have the following in stock.
Gold "Marksman" award x10, silver went back order
Bronze "Color Guard" x10
Silver "Color Guard" x6
Bronze "Star" x10
Silver "Star" x6
Gold "Star" x3
Bronze "V" x 10

Cost, I would provde them for $2.00 each (color guard & Vs), including shipping, if ordering other devices, $1.50 (Star) for the first & $1.00 each for the remaining. Marksman $3.75 each.

If purchased at National Muster, Vs & Color Guard $1.25 each, Stars .75 each.
Dusty

[MUD MARINE]

:-)

Thanks for the note concerning the three (3) "V"s from US Scout.  :-)

However, I need them for THREE (3) of us!   :-)

Semper Fidelis;
Mud Marine

[MUD MARINE]

TRIVIA   :-)

FIFTY (50) years ago during Marine Corps boot camp, with my JDI standing on my back during prone, I shot the minimum 190 to achieve rifle "Marksman".  :-(

Rather than today's "pizza box", I was awarded the nickle "Marksman" bar. Wow, did that make me stand out as a lousy shot!  :-)

Also, later during that year, when, as a cryptanalyst, I had to qualify with the 1911A1, we received something different from today. We received the "Basic Badge". It had suspended bars with my pistol expert, bayonet, BAR and SMG qualification bars hung under the badge.

Now, all pistol and rifle badges are fancy suspended medals!  That, along with the CAR being awarded to men without having to SHOOT BACK, bloused boots, cammies worn even when not in the field, black shoes, etc. my Corps is being denigrated into a doggie look!  :-(

:-)

[Guns Garrett]

Mud Marine,
Semper Fi, Mac.  I agree the Corps has lost a lot of its uniqueness.  I'm a generation after yours, (ret. in 96) but I do remember the requirements for uniform inspections prior to liberty, and stricter regs on wearing utilities (not in the Exchange or even the Barber Shop)  Worst of all, after the 1st Gulf War, we ended up with name and "US Marines" tapes over the breast (and right hip) pockets - we referred to them as "Army Lost-and-Found" tags.  Thank Gen. Al Gray for the relaxed utility uniform regs.  It was supposed to emphasize the Corps "Force-in-Readiness" status.