Thread the ribbon so that the right half overlaps the left. This ensures that the ribbon properly "drapes" over others when the medal was worn with others in a row.
Some medal ribbons have been put on the other way around. This can be because of sloppiness during the replacement of the ribbon, and/or if the wearer just didn't care!
It would be a good idea, during your first time, to have a ribboned medal lying face down for reference. Thread the ribbon through the frame, and tuck the ends under the crimping slot, and pull them until the ribbon is loosely fitted on the frame. Turn over and compare. If you're satisfied with the results, tug on the ends for a final fit, then secure the ribbon with a crimp. I find that tugging on the lower ribbon end first works best, since pulling on the upper end will also further tighten both ends from friction. I also play with the fit of the ribbon, to make sure that the entire frame is covered, and that the ribbon doesn't bunch up at the suspension ring.
Some medal ribbons have been put on the other way around. This can be because of sloppiness during the replacement of the ribbon, and/or if the wearer just didn't care!
It would be a good idea, during your first time, to have a ribboned medal lying face down for reference. Thread the ribbon through the frame, and tuck the ends under the crimping slot, and pull them until the ribbon is loosely fitted on the frame. Turn over and compare. If you're satisfied with the results, tug on the ends for a final fit, then secure the ribbon with a crimp. I find that tugging on the lower ribbon end first works best, since pulling on the upper end will also further tighten both ends from friction. I also play with the fit of the ribbon, to make sure that the entire frame is covered, and that the ribbon doesn't bunch up at the suspension ring.
