Military/CAP pre-made ribbon vendors

[J2H]

Who would be recommended to create a pre-made ribbon rack of military and CAP ribbons?  I used Medals of America to make my pre-loaded magnetic ribbon rack, but they do not have CAP ribbons on their site.

[MSG Mac]

I believe ultra thin does Military and CAP ribbons

[FlyTiger77]

I believe ultra thin does Military and CAP ribbons

Ultrathin (Ultrathin.Com) has all branches of the military and CAP as well as the USCG Aux. They do a great job and have awesome customer service. The rack builder software on the website is not quite intuitive (or I am too dim to use technology), but they are willing to help you through the process if you give them a call.

[NIN]

Ultrathin (Ultrathin.Com) has all branches of the military and CAP as well as the USCG Aux. They do a great job and have awesome customer service. The rack builder software on the website is not quite intuitive (or I am too dim to use technology), but they are willing to help you through the process if you give them a call.

I did it for giggles once, and yeah, it took a minute or 10 to figure out how to mix/match CAP ribbons and Army ribbons.

[Pylon]

I can attest to their quality at UltraThin.  They've done a combined CAP & military rack for me (and updated it once) and I always have a stellar looking product in the end.  They also mounted my mini-medals for mess dress (again, combined CAP & mil) and can do so with a customer-chosen level of medal overlap.  Ultrathin also mounts my full-size anodized medals for the Marines.   They do a really good job with ribbons & medals.  I won't use anybody else.

[Devil Doc]

I use the old school, Metal Ribbon Bar, Slide on process. I can also put 3 medals on a Single Ribbon Rack, its a bit hard. I cannot wear Military Ribbons, so i have measly 2 little ol Ribbons


im still waiting on that call for a Find Ribbon. Was called out once, but was cancelled

[Flying Pig]

I still think its ridiculous that the CAP distinctive uniform cant sport military ribbons.   Cops across the country wear military ribbons on their police uniforms all the time. 

[The CyBorg is destroyed]

Ultrathin (Ultrathin.Com) has all branches of the military and CAP as well as the USCG Aux. They do a great job and have awesome customer service. The rack builder software on the website is not quite intuitive (or I am too dim to use technology), but they are willing to help you through the process if you give them a call.

Agreed on all that.  I have ordered from them several times.

However, their ribbon rack builder does not permit mixing both CAP and CGAUX ribbons...an issue that has never satisfactorily been resolved by 39-1.  CGAUX ribbons are indeed "awarded by competent military authority," since the Commandant, USCG, must approve all awards.  However, Ultrathin does, of course allow CG awards, which Auxiliarists can earn.

I know several dual-hatted CAP/CGAUX members (including me)...the general consensus, in absence of cogent orders from higher authority, places CG ribbons first in order of precedence (since they are military ribbons), then CAP, then CGAUX.

[NCRblues]

I can attest to their quality at UltraThin.  They've done a combined CAP & military rack for me (and updated it once) and I always have a stellar looking product in the end.  They also mounted my mini-medals for mess dress (again, combined CAP & mil) and can do so with a customer-chosen level of medal overlap.  Ultrathin also mounts my full-size anodized medals for the Marines.   They do a really good job with ribbons & medals.  I won't use anybody else.

I have an ultrathin rack and want it upgraded as I have a few more devices and a meritorious to add. I'm not sure how to get it updated, do you just send it back and request those things added or??

[The CyBorg is destroyed]

I still think its ridiculous that the CAP distinctive uniform cant sport military ribbons.   Cops across the country wear military ribbons on their police uniforms all the time.

I share your frustration, but remember that the pre-1995 G/W kit didn't even allow those, nor grade insignia on epaulettes.  I'm not sure if Aircrew wings/GT badges were even allowed.

You had your blazer-type nameplate, and that was your lot.

EDIT: It is interesting to note that the CAP ribbon checker provided by the Texas State Guard Air Wing still includes the Air Medal and WWII Service Awards!

http://www.txsgair.org/DAFAB/CAPCode/BuildRackGIF.htm

[Flying Pig]

At least it has progressed.   To bad though. 

[PHall]

I can attest to their quality at UltraThin.  They've done a combined CAP & military rack for me (and updated it once) and I always have a stellar looking product in the end.  They also mounted my mini-medals for mess dress (again, combined CAP & mil) and can do so with a customer-chosen level of medal overlap.  Ultrathin also mounts my full-size anodized medals for the Marines.   They do a really good job with ribbons & medals.  I won't use anybody else.

I have an ultrathin rack and want it upgraded as I have a few more devices and a meritorious to add. I'm not sure how to get it updated, do you just send it back and request those things added or??

Go "olde school", call them and ask.

[Pylon]

I have an ultrathin rack and want it upgraded as I have a few more devices and a meritorious to add. I'm not sure how to get it updated, do you just send it back and request those things added or??

Indeed.  Just call them and tell them what you have and what has to change; they'll give you a price for the update over the phone (usually cheaper than ordering a whole new rack).  You send the rack back to them and within a week or so you get the updated rack back.  It's pretty easy.

[Private Investigator]

I still think its ridiculous that the CAP distinctive uniform cant sport military ribbons.   Cops across the country wear military ribbons on their police uniforms all the time.

My deparment allowed military ribbons too.

I have been at different Veteran events and I have seen Veterans wear their ribbons on t-shirts, dickies khaki work shirts, Levi jackets, vests, etc, etc. (everything except a Hawaiian shirt). If you earned it, you should wear it.   

[Devil Doc]

I still think its ridiculous that the CAP distinctive uniform cant sport military ribbons.   Cops across the country wear military ribbons on their police uniforms all the time.

My deparment allowed military ribbons too.

I have been at different Veteran events and I have seen Veterans wear their ribbons on t-shirts, dickies khaki work shirts, Levi jackets, vests, etc, etc. (everything except a Hawaiian shirt). If you earned it, you should wear it.

I agree with this 100%. On the other hand, i was Upset at first that i could not wear military ribbons on the G/W. Then i realized, that hey, its much easier with 2 ribbons, and then i dont have to remake my stack everytime. Even though, it would be nice, once in awhile, to wear the ribbons

[The CyBorg is destroyed]

(everything except a Hawaiian shirt)

Hawkeye Pierce comes to mind.

[lordmonar]

Ultrathin (Ultrathin.Com) has all branches of the military and CAP as well as the USCG Aux. They do a great job and have awesome customer service. The rack builder software on the website is not quite intuitive (or I am too dim to use technology), but they are willing to help you through the process if you give them a call.

Agreed on all that.  I have ordered from them several times.

However, their ribbon rack builder does not permit mixing both CAP and CGAUX ribbons...an issue that has never satisfactorily been resolved by 39-1.  CGAUX ribbons are indeed "awarded by competent military authority," since the Commandant, USCG, must approve all awards.  However, Ultrathin does, of course allow CG awards, which Auxiliarists can earn.

I know several dual-hatted CAP/CGAUX members (including me)...the general consensus, in absence of cogent orders from higher authority, places CG ribbons first in order of precedence (since they are military ribbons), then CAP, then CGAUX.

On your CAP uniforms?  Sorry got to throw the "BS No way!" on this.  39-1 is clear that any and all questions are to be forwarded to NHQ......but not "absent of cognet orders".

[lordmonar]

My personal problem with UltraThin's rack builder....is that it does not allow for a 4,3,2 stack and maxes out at 40 ribbons.

[Pylon]

My personal problem with UltraThin's rack builder....is that it does not allow for a 4,3,2 stack and maxes out at 40 ribbons.

Their online builder might be limited, but if you contact their customer service, they're pretty good about building custom racks and non-standard configurations.  I'm sure they can do it.

And holy crap, more than 40?   

[Eclipse]

On your CAP uniforms?  Sorry got to throw the "BS No way!" on this.  39-1 is clear that any and all questions are to be forwarded to NHQ......but not "absent of cognet orders".

+1 There's any number of decorations, badges, and other military accouterments that are awarded by a "competent military authority" which are not allowed for wear by the
USAF and therefore not by CAP.

As indicated, NHQ is supposed to be the final judge.

I'm sure Ultrthin, and anyone else, would be happy to make whatever you want.