Wear of Army Service Ribbons Army Ribbons may be worn on the Army green, blue and white uniform coats. The ribbons are worn in one or more rows in order of precedence with either no space or 1/8 inch between rows, no more than four ribbons to a row. The top row is centered or […]
Category: Military Badges
Army Air Assault Badge
Army Air Assault Badge Description: An oxidized silver badge 3/4 inch in height and 1-17/32 inches in width, consisting of a helicopter, frontal view, superimposed upon a pair of stylized wings displayed and curving inward. Symbolism: The wings suggest flight and together with the helicopter symbolize individual skills and qualifications in assault landings utilizing the […]
Combat Action Badge
Silver oxide (pewter), Mirror and Black finishes. Approximately 2 3/4″ width. The Combat Action Badge be awarded to any soldier performing assigned duties in an area where hostile fire pay or imminent danger pay is authorized; must have engaged the enemy; and must not be assigned/attached to a unit that would qualify the soldier for […]
Ruptured Duck – Honorable Discharge Lapel Pin
The Honorable Service Lapel Button sometimes called the Honorable Discharge Lapel Pin or Ruptured Duck was issued to members of the Armed Forces when they were honorably discharged during World War II. The classic Sculptor Anthony de Francisci designed the award in 1939 and consists of an eagle perched within a ring composed of a […]
Aviator Badge – Navy or Marine Corps
Naval Aviator Badge Design: A gold metal winged pin with a fouled anchor behind a shield in the center. The Naval Aviator insignia is a warfare qualification of the United States military that is awarded to those aviators of the United States Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard who have qualified as Naval Aviators upon […]
