Ribbon bars are the everyday dress alternative to full-size service medals — worn on uniforms, blazers, and ceremonial attire to represent a recipient's complete service history in a compact, dignified format. Each ribbon replicates the exact colours, stripes, and proportions of its corresponding full-size medal, making them instantly recognisable to fellow veterans, collectors, and historians alike.
What We Offer
Medals R Us Australia stocks a wide range of MISC ribbon bars spanning Australian, Commonwealth, and Allied campaigns — from World War I and World War II through to Korea, Vietnam, and contemporary service awards. Whether you're completing a mounted group, replacing a worn ribbon, or building a display, we can source the ribbon bar you need.
Eligibility & Entitlement
Ribbon bars are awarded in strict accordance with the eligibility criteria of their corresponding medal. Entitlement is determined by the awarding authority — typically the Australian Government Department of Defence or the relevant Commonwealth authority — based on qualifying service, campaign participation, or meritorious conduct. It is the responsibility of the recipient or their family to confirm entitlement before wearing or displaying any award. Medals R Us Australia supplies ribbon bars in good faith for legitimate collecting, display, and replacement purposes.
Authenticity & Provenance
Every ribbon bar we supply is manufactured to the correct specification — accurate ribbon colours, stripe widths, and mounting dimensions as prescribed by the awarding authority. We source from reputable, established suppliers with a long history of supplying the Australian veteran and collector community. Where possible, we can advise on the correct mounting order for multi-ribbon bars in accordance with Australian Defence Force dress regulations.
We take the integrity of military awards seriously. All items are supplied for legitimate collecting, display, and replacement purposes only. We do not condone the fraudulent wearing of unearned awards.
Historical Significance
Ribbon bars carry profound personal and historical meaning. Each colour and stripe tells a story — of theatres served, campaigns endured, and sacrifices made. For collectors and families preserving a loved one's service history, a correctly mounted ribbon bar group is both a tribute and a historical record. We are honoured to assist in preserving that legacy.
How to Order
Because ribbon bars are specific to individual awards, please specify exactly which ribbon(s) you require in the Notes section at checkout. If you are unsure of the correct name or entitlement, feel free to contact us before ordering — we're happy to help identify the right ribbon for your needs.
Proudly serving Australia's veteran and collector community.