The OMSA was founded in 1950 and organized
in 1951 as a non-profit corporation chartered under the laws of the State
of California. It is composed of over 1,500 members world-wide who are
interested in the study and/or collecting of the insignia of the orders
of knighthood and merit, the decorations of valor and honor, the medals
of distinction and service, and allied material and historical data.
The current $35.00 annual dues (Bulk Rate
Mail USA only) automatically includes a subscription to the journal, and
is payable on a calendar year basis. 1st Class mail delivery is available
for $45.00. Annual due for Canada and Mexico is $50.00 (Airmail delivery).
Annual dues for all other countries is $60.00 (Air-Printed Matter delivery).
Ribbon Collector's.
The OMSA has a ribbon bank with thousands
of ribbons from all over the world available for members at very
reasonable prices
and is a very worthwhile source.
The Ribbon Bank Manager is very knowledge and helpful when he can.
He is not there to do your
research, work, effort, etc.,
He will assist when and if
his time allows, not do it for you.
He is a volunteer and has
a life also.
The information found in the OMSA Journal can be quite useful also.
If you wish to join, fill out and send form.