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Chart of all United States Military medals and decorations, listed in order of precedence, for the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and Coast Guard.
- Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal and the Stolen...
- Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal
Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal and the Stolen...
- Marine Corps Recruiting Ribbon
Marine Corps Recruiting Ribbon and the Stolen Valor Act. The...
- Armed Forces Reserve Medal
Armed Forces Reserve Medal and the Stolen Valor Act. The...
- Navy Distinguished Service Medal
Navy Distinguished Service Medal and the Stolen Valor Act....
- Defense Superior Service Medal
Defense Superior Service Medal and the Stolen Valor Act. The...
- Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation
Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation and the Stolen Valor Act....
- National Defense Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal and the Stolen Valor Act. The...
- Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
List that shows the correct order of precedence for medals and ribbons worn on the United States Army uniform.
The awards and decorations of the United States Armed Forces include various medals, service ribbons, ribbon devices, and specific badges which recognize military service and personal accomplishments of members of the U.S. Armed Forces. Such awards are a means to outwardly display the highlights of a service member's career.
Military awards and decorations are distinctions given as a mark of honor for military heroism, meritorious or outstanding service or achievement. A decoration is often a medal consisting of a ribbon and a medallion.
Learn the U.S. Military's current order of precedence. Follow this handy Military ribbon chart to display your medals and ribbons in perfect order. Want to ensure accuracy?
Together with military badges such awards provide an outward display of a service member's accomplishments. The first recognized medals of the U.S. Army appeared during the American Civil War and were generally issued by local commanders on an unofficial basis.
For additional guidance please refer to the Awards and Decorations Branch web site that has more information on the PH to include references, examples of injuries, eligibility criteria, templates, required documents, and the submissions process which may be viewed at: https://www.hrc.army.mil/TAGD/Purple%20Heart.