Method and apparatus for displaying an award ribbon

Abstract

Method and apparatus for displaying a ribbon by providing a fascia board that is mounted onto a mounting surface. The ribbon is wrapped around the fascia board so as to position a medallion to hang at the end of the ribbon. Once the ribbon and medallion are properly positioned, then a pin is used to secure the placement of the ribbon relative to the fascia board.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A ribbon display board comprising:
 a fascia having an exposed side and a hidden side;   a pin receiver disposed on the hidden side; and   a standoff bracket disposed on the hidden side.   
     
     
         2 . The ribbon display board of  claim 1  wherein the standoff bracket comprises a member said member comprising a first hollow section of a first cross sectional area through a first distance through the member and a second hollow section of a smaller cross sectional area through the remainder of the distance through the member. 
     
     
         3 . The ribbon display board of  claim 2  wherein the member comprises a cylindrical member. 
     
     
         4 . The ribbon display board of  claim 1  wherein the standoff bracket comprises a stand-off and a quick disconnect device, said quick disconnect device including a first coupler and a second coupler, wherein the first coupler is attached to the fascia and second coupler is attached to the stand-off and said stand-off configured to be attached to a mounting surface. 
     
     
         5 . The ribbon display board of  claim 1  wherein the pin receiver comprises a cork material. 
     
     
         6 . The ribbon display board of  claim 1  wherein the pin receiver comprises a self-healing pin-board material. 
     
     
         7 . A method for displaying an award ribbon comprising:
 Providing a first surface, said first surface being visible, and a second surface, said second surface being hidden, said surfaces comprising two side of a panel;   Wrapping an award ribbon around the panel;   Receiving a security pin into the second surface; and   supporting the panel on a mounting surface.   
     
     
         8 . The method of  claim 7  wherein receiving the security pin into the second surface comprises receiving the pin into a pliable material.