Carl Grimes (The Walking Dead) costume. Help Needed!

[Pat]

I am piecing together a Carl Grimes (The Walking Dead) season finale costume for my son for Dragon*Con. While trying to identify the logo on his hoodie, I discovered that it actually appears to be a military medal of some kind, probably placed by wardrobe to cover the logo. Here is a screen shot and a close-up pic:

I think I've identified it as a NATO Iraq/Sudan/Afghanistan medal as seen here. Any help/confirmation would be greatly appreciated.

I've already sourced the hat and campaign cords. All that's left is the wardrobe and then it'll be impossible for my son to stay in the house.

 

[Webley]

I'd love to see pics of your hat and campaign cords? Any chance of posting some pics? Also, where did you obtain both from? I'm looking for a good screen accurate set of campaign cords as well.

Thanks! Keep us posted.

 

[IMFletcher]

It does definitely look like a "miniature" medal also. I am fairly certain the miniature medals are the authorized for the mess and evening mess uniforms in the military. Here is another link to purchasing the Afghan-NATO miniature medal. Be careful, some areas of the country make it a crime to wear a military service ribbon that was not earned (although I hardly think anyone will make a fuss at a Con)

Ribbons Medals : Ribbons And Medals : Nato Non Article 5 Afghanistan

 

[Pat]

It almost looks like it is the mini medal on the full sized ribbon.

 

[Jack2155]

Nice! I heart walking dead. Just started reading the comics!

 

[AJ Maxxy]

I'm trying to make Carl's costume, I bought Atomic Paw shirt at cafepress Walking Dead Carl Atomic Paw Ringer T > Walking Dead Carl Atomic Paw > The Walking Dead T-Shirts from Gold Label but does anyone know where I can get his blue plaid shirt?

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[Sir Angus]

I hate to be "that guy" but you're right that it looks to be a military mini medal. Problem is that the Stolen Valor Act of 2005 prohibits anyone to wear military decorations and medals that they didn't earn.

My recommendation is to hit a fabric or craft store and fabricate one that's "close enough".

 

[Captain Radu]

I definately looks like a dress blues medal. I can't Identify it. I have been out of the army since 92