One question that often comes up is where did the mini ribbons come from and can you wear them on the uniform? Actually we call them the General Marshall ribbons because that is the first time we have ever seen them. The photograph of General Marshall shows him wearing mini ribbons in his official Pentagon […]
New Distinguished Warfare Medal Announced
Recently the Secretary of Defense announced the authorization of a new United States military medal. The Distinguished Warfare Medal is now among the ranks of every other prestigious award that has ever been offered to the brave men and women who have served and sacrificed for our country. The medal is dedicated to recognizing military […]
Army Commendation Medal – ARCOM
Service: Army Instituted: 1945 (retroactive to 1941) Army Commendation Medal Criteria: Heroism, meritorious achievement or meritorious service Devices: Bronze letter “V” (for valor), Bronze, Silver Oak Leaf Cluster Notes: Originally a ribbon-only award then designated “Army Commendation Ribbon with Metal Pendant”. Re-designated: “Army Commendation Medal” in 1960 Army Commendation Medal – Overview Authorized on December […]
How Army Medals are Worn and Displayed
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 […]
Display of Appurtenances – Part 2 – Understanding US Military Awards
This is part 2 in our series on the display of appurtenances. If you missed part 1 you can read it here. C. Differences in Device Usage As for case C, the following are examples of conflicting directives in the use of devices: 1. For a good number of years, an additional award of the […]
