In Dom's defence (I'm sure he will chime in as well)...

To "The Gunny"- the ribbons are all pretty basic in colour and design for a reason- we found a supplier that provides actual ribbons to wear on our uniforms.

Originally Dom's ribbon designs were all very complex and quite attractive (based of the flag of the city the ribbon is for)- but trying to have them custom made into real ribbons proved to be not only expensive but a bit of a logistic nightmare (for instance most ribbon places had a minimum order of between 1000 and 10 000 slides per ribbon design).

After the supplier of generic ribbons was discovered, Dom altered all of his wonderful designs to accomodate the basic coloured ribbons of the supplier (which was actually pretty big of him).

This is why the Chris Chulamanis Memorial ribbon is all black.

Hope this helps.

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I told you I'd shoot, but you didn't believe me! WHY DIDN'T YOU BELIEVE ME!?!

SSgt Burton

I meant no disparage or disrespect to Dom in any way, especially for all his hard work in our community of Marines, I merely had an idea to pay the highest respects to a GREAT Marine (FNG – Chris Chulamanis) for all his “Above and Beyond” contributions…many which will probably go unsurpassed for a long time. I felt that to pay due respect to his stature within our said community, his memorial ribbon should be very distinctive and unique among all other ribbons. I did not realize that actual ribbons were being produced, I thought that only the artwork had been completed and wanted to offer a suggestion…Now in closing let me again state that it was only a suggestion…nothing more. It wouldn’t be hard to accomplish in reality…all you have to do is order the US Presidential Unit Citation Ribbon and remove the Gold border (it’s held on with a few bendable tabs on the reverse side) and install it on Chris’ Memorial Ribbon...you’re done.

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Dom,

Please add the following ribbons;

Dallas 2
Tulsa 1
LV 426 - (I went to the Premier Showing in Dallas in camo if that counts)
Chris Chulamanis Memorial

My real US Air Force Medals / Ribbons are;

Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
Air Force Presidential Unit Citation
Air Force Basic Military Training Honor Graduate
American Defense Metal
Air Force Combat Readiness Metal
National Defense Service Ribbon

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I can't remember off of the top of my head, but I'm pretty sure that real-world medals/ribbons aren't worn on this uniform.

Commemoratives, on the flipside, are good; I have several listed and they're a great nod to your real-world service.

I remember discussing this with Dom, and though I have a good number of real-world decorations from my time with the USMC, I'd feel highly uncomfortable wearing them in this medium.

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CPL Conley, D. A06/TQ2.0.72147E1



"To err is human; to forgive, divine... Neither of which is Marine Corps policy."
"In Onoraigh Ar Marbh" ~ We Honor Our Fallen

I appreciate your sentiments and concerns Gunny, but Kevin pretty much summed up the situation as it is. Please consider as well that we're not only American Marines and that (to my knowledge) Commonwealth ribbons do not have citation frames... at least I know for sure Canadian ones don't... I'm also trying to maintain a simple system. You are however welcome to modify your actual ribbon rack in whatever way you wish.

I added San Francisco, but not sure what is TX... Texas? What city?

Done. I'll count that as Dallas 3, OK? You also qualify for Multi-Force Decoration. Please use this link for your ribbons and read the terms of use at this beginning of the thread. http://www.pbase.com/image/100486703/small.jpg

We did discuss it, and you did tell me your opinion on it, but I leave it to the individual to decide. Kevin, Chris and I had opted to include our real-world decorations. Chris won the Bronze Star and was very proud of it.

Frisco is a suburb of Dallas Texas so it would count as a Dallas Drop

AHHH.... Frisco, TX. All this time I though you meant SAN Francisco...

Fixed.

Thanks guys and sorry for the confusion for earlier.

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I need my ribbons updating:

London Colony Campaign x2
Adverse Service Medal - I trapped my foot under a massive metal gate on my way out to the con and spent the weekend limping everywhere.
Pte Chris Chulamanis Memorial Ribbon

Cheers!

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Vicky, update is done. BTW, when do we get to see pics of you in uniform/armour? If you've posted them already, please point them out.

Hey, Dom, can I get a second Baltimore minor con ribbon, please?

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~Jay

Done.

Cheers Dom!

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"You know, you blow up one sun and suddenly everyone expects you to walk on water."

Thanks!

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Dom, May I have a Baltimore ribbon as well.

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One shot, One kill.

I also need a 2 baltimore ribbon
Thanks

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Rob Slater
A08/TQ2.0.42136E1

Dom

I believe Vicky has some photos in BDU's here.


http://s183.photobucket.com/albums/x150 ... ay%202008/

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Michael Larson
Minnesota-USA

A03/TQ1.0.92141E1

Updates will be done shortly.

Just a reminder to all of you putting requests who are:

Former or active:
- Military
- Police
- Coast Guard
- JROTC, ROTC, RMC
- Cadet

You all qualify for the Multi-Force Decoration

"For previous service in a military or para-military organization other than Colonial Marines."

You also may add actual decorations you have received; please list them by name so that I may find an image to create it.

Gunny Shiflette and Don, please post or PM me your full names for my records... thanks.

Don, here's your ribbon link: http://www.pbase.com/image/100586728/small.jpg ...and please read the terms of use.

Rob, done.

New subject: the Halloween Marine.

I was looking at this thing:


Who's here's worn their armour on Halloween (even at work) or to a Halloween event and feel the should be decorated? Sound off!

Me!



At work in 2002 (actually my first outing geared up).

And in 2005 Scott and I went to his work party (Scott qualifies as well).






One suggestion- Paradestore has an Orange/Black ribbon- wouldn't this be more in tune with Halloween colours?

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I told you I'd shoot, but you didn't believe me! WHY DIDN'T YOU BELIEVE ME!?!

Sounding off!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Derek

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A04/TQ1.0.62147E1


RIP Pvt. Chris Chulamanis A14/TQ4.0.66993E7 You are missed.

What about wearing armor at a charity fund raiser?? Ive worn mine to a charity putt putt tournament here in Atlanta several times...

If this has been mentioned, disregard..


Derek

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A04/TQ1.0.62147E1


RIP Pvt. Chris Chulamanis A14/TQ4.0.66993E7 You are missed.

Oh cool.

My 4 years of ROTC qualify me for the Multi-Service Decoration.

Maybe later in the year, I can start earning some more....

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LCpl. Av "Spectre" Taylor
Long Range Infantry Support

With all the Ribbons and stuff going around, I wonder if anyone as looked at the Qualification Badges / Awards (i.e. - Marksmanship M41A, etc.). If memory serves me correctly, I don't remember any one stating that they were working on these except for the Dropship Wings. Well...I will start the process with conceptional art work but I'am not a Photoshop person...have to be hand drawn, if anybody else has this idea...PM or Post me to let me know...I also though about a CBI (Combat Infantryman's Badge) but I know the Marines don't have one unless they received it from the Army previously and with special permission to wear...any thoughts?

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