Medal bar eagles?

[George Stimson]

Bear with me if this is an extremely elementary question , but when it comes to the eagles on the ribbons of long service awards on medal bars, should they always be present, or is their absence merely a variation?
Thank you!

[David S]

Good question indeed.

I have been wondering the same regarding ribbon bars. The one below is possible SS due to the lack of a device, and the (possible) combat history of the bar.

[Gerd Becker]

Well, all i can say, is, i have a medal bar on the e-stand with a Police Long service without eagle on the ribbon and it was worn that way, as it comes directly from the owner.

Gerd

[Jody]

Good question indeed.

I have been wondering the same regarding ribbon bars. The one below is possible SS due to the lack of a device, and the (possible) combat history of the bar.

Hello,
Nice ribbon bar. Could that blue ribbon be for the 8 year Police medal? That would also fit.
Regards,
Jody

[George Stimson]

I can understand the ribbon bars having devices, since there are no medals hanging there to specify what service the award is for. But on a medal bar, the devices seem redundant. I can see wanting to have them on a medal bar to make it that much more flashy, but were they necessarily required?

[David S]

Could that blue ribbon be for the 8 year Police medal? That would also fit.

A possibility as well.

[Chris Wainwrigh]

It must be a personal choice. Here's an example.

[nellyp51]

I have also seen many medal bars with out the eagle in place, I have never brought any but they are out there as you have pointed out.

[George Stimson]

Okay, thanks!