Abstract: A harness for securing a neck strap of a neck-worn article remote from the neck of the wearer is disclosed. The harness includes a padded band adapted for placement of the neck strap of the neck-worn article therethrough. The padded band includes a buckle for opening and closure thereof, and is adapted to be oriented adjacent to the back of the wearer such that the weight of the neck-worn article is borne and/or dispersed by the padded band. An elongate strap is attached to the padded band and includes a fastener for attaching the harness to the clothing of the wearer to secure the padded band while it bears the weight of the neck-worn article.

Abstract: An improved support assembly for mounting a ribbon, medal, or other indicia on an outside surface of the fabric layer of a uniform includes a spacer having a central hole for receiving the spike of the ribbon holding structure therethrough, and an adhesive layer on one surface thereof which is adhered to the corresponding fastener for the spike to form an integral unit therewith. The spacer having a thickness in relation to the length of the spike sufficient to hold the ribbon against the fabric layer and prevent the ribbon, medal, or other indicia from sagging.