10-26-2003, 04:27 AM
One possible explanation was to copy the German who always wore their awards on their uniforms, even in battle.
I think it also gave a morale boost when one was allowed to wear their medals into battle, and may have inspired others onto greater deeds.
This is of course speculation, as during peacetime after the war, medals were only worn on parade uniforms, ribbons on service uniforms and on occasions on the field uniform by officers.
I think it also gave a morale boost when one was allowed to wear their medals into battle, and may have inspired others onto greater deeds.
This is of course speculation, as during peacetime after the war, medals were only worn on parade uniforms, ribbons on service uniforms and on occasions on the field uniform by officers.
