buffaloSE583 10 Posted December 31, 2006 Share Posted December 31, 2006 I have a problem with my service stars staying on. The backings tend to 'pop-off' under the shirt and the next thing I know, the star is gone. Any ideas? Link to post Share on other sites
trlarue 10 Posted December 31, 2006 Share Posted December 31, 2006 Have you tried an eraser tip for the back? Link to post Share on other sites
Gonzo1 10 Posted January 1, 2007 Share Posted January 1, 2007 Welcome to the forum. Try taking a pocket knife and "score" the post of the pin a few times making several, small lines in it that go around the post. When you put on the clutch back, there is something extra to hold on to. I don't wear service stars, but this worked well for my military medal/ribbon holders and name tags. Happy New Year. Link to post Share on other sites
kjmillig 11 Posted January 1, 2007 Share Posted January 1, 2007 Push down and in on the little wings on the clutch back. This will often tighten the grip. I haven't lost a star or clutch back in years. Link to post Share on other sites
Fuzzy Bear 12 Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 When I wore things with clutch backs, I found that they were loose because shirt material does not have the width necessary to keep the pin embedded properly. I began using a piece of one-sixteenth inch thick cardboard between the star and the clutch back, meaning the pin goes through the cardboard. This stabilized the mechanism and kept it from releasing when there was upper body movement. fb Link to post Share on other sites
MarkS 11 Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 I hate those clutch mechanisms on pins. Don't like them poking my chest. If they're optional, I don't wear them.(This message has been edited by MarkS) Link to post Share on other sites
k9gold-scout 10 Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 Wrap the post with a small bit of 00 steal wool and put an extra back on the reverse side of the uniform. Link to post Share on other sites
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