11-05-2012, 03:25 AM
For some strange reason the terms "Medic" and "Coast Guard" together make me think of Carry On Cruising. No idea why.
The US Coast Guard is certainly a bit more glamorous than the British Coast guard that are arch rivals with the RLNI (Royal National Lifeboat Institution). A very strange situation for a Service and charity to be at loggerheads but that is how it is. Did someone say department of the treasury?
I have neglected to say that the 60th Jubilee Medal (like most British Medals) does not come with a ribbon bar provided so everybody (myself included) has to buy a ribbon bar. Police/Ambulance/Fire Brigade/other Civil Services usually wear plastic bars whereas Armed Forces/Royal household wear a fabric bar.
My fabric ribbon bar will be seeing some action in the next few months so I may have to purchase some more. £2 ($3) each isn't extortive but it also isn't free.
The US Coast Guard is certainly a bit more glamorous than the British Coast guard that are arch rivals with the RLNI (Royal National Lifeboat Institution). A very strange situation for a Service and charity to be at loggerheads but that is how it is. Did someone say department of the treasury?
I have neglected to say that the 60th Jubilee Medal (like most British Medals) does not come with a ribbon bar provided so everybody (myself included) has to buy a ribbon bar. Police/Ambulance/Fire Brigade/other Civil Services usually wear plastic bars whereas Armed Forces/Royal household wear a fabric bar.
My fabric ribbon bar will be seeing some action in the next few months so I may have to purchase some more. £2 ($3) each isn't extortive but it also isn't free.
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