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We Owe It All to Our WWII Vets
November 11th 2011 - 9:40 pm
World War II was a monumental time in American history. The world depended on the American military to defeat the very heart of evil, a call America’s fighting men answered bravely. Without the services and lives of so many Americans, the world would have become a much darker place. Imagine if Hitler had been successful, as he likely may have been without America’s intervention. Because of the strength, courage and resolution of American bravery, evil was snuffed out. The tyranny of Adolph Hitler was left to the history books.
America’s legacy during the time of World War II is something to be remembered and cherished. This was the war of our grandfathers, fought so that we could be free. WWII are more than just artifacts of history. They are testaments to the legacy, the very fighting soul that shaped the world in the wake of the fall of Nazi Germany.
Whether you are a collector, a descendant of a World War II veteran, or a veteran of the hardest war this country has ever fought, WW II medals put you in touch with that history. You can become part of the legacy, touch it and feel it warm in your palm, as tangible as history can ever become without actually being there.
From history buffs to veterans to antique collectors, medals from World War II give you a connection to that history, allow you to hold it in your palm or attach it to a formal uniform that aligns you with the legacy. As time goes by, they will only accrue in value, becoming timepieces to a lost piece of American history. It’s a sign that we must remember the past so that the world is not condemned to repeat it.
Whether your in the Army, Navy, Marines, or Coast Guard, each branch had its part to play in the great conflict of World War II, its own story and piece of the puzzle to contribute. Honor the history of your particular branch of armed services and the sacrifices that were made during that difficult time in American history with a collection of World War II medals. We are all part of the legacy if we only choose to remember.
Army Veterans
November 11th 2011 - 9:38 pm
You’re proud to be in the army. You should be. The history of America’s armed forces is uncompromised, proven by a valor to serve and fight for our most cherished freedoms. When you wear a formal army uniform, you are donning your best and your brightest in order to represent the elite fighting force you belong to. Whether visiting senior citizen centers, attending Mass, or speaking to a group of Boy Scouts, you wear your uniform for formal occasions as a symbol of America’s bravery in the face of tyranny.
Your uniform should have a dignified look, adorned with a selection of U.S. Army Medals that not only adds color and texture, but a feeling of dignity and respect as well. Success is in the details, signified through the varied colors of ribbons and medals that instill the sense of dignity to the uniform. When you proudly display your US Army medals, you display your gratitude to serve, your pride in representing an elite fighting force protecting this country’s sacred freedoms. Pins in a medal vary according to where you prefer to display it. Long pins are ideal for a service coat, while shorter pins can be pinned to a shirt. Any pin, however, will cause fraying and deterioration over time, so a magnetic backing is best, attaching to the shirt without damaging the fabric.
While original military ribbons are generally heavy, ¾ of an inch thick, they were designed for display primarily on a display rack or other decorative case. As more soldiers chose to proudly display their ribbons on their formal dress uniforms, on-line companies now offer ribbons only 1/8 of an inch thick that could be applied to the fabric without weighing it down. They have the same dignified colors as the original medals, without the heavy weight that unnaturally sag a shirt.
On-line companies offer a wide selection of military medals that are sure to add dignity to any uniform. A medal is more than a sign of respect. It’s a tribute to the greater legacy of the American military, a bond that exists between soldiers who carry on the mission of defending freedom to this very day. No matter the theater, American service men and women will answer the call to defend the world from the evils of tyranny.