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For the bar or decoration used to indicate the campaigns or reasons a medal was awarded, see Medal bar.
File:Brigadier General Stephen E. Strand United States Army Reserve (USAR) Deputy Commanding General, 88th Regional Support Command Fort McCoy, WI 160601-A-UY332-639 (cropped).jpg
A United States Army Reserve general's service ribbons
A purple rectangle with thin white edges
The U.S. Purple Heart's service ribbon

A medal ribbon, service ribbon or ribbon bar is a small ribbon, mounted on a small metal bar equipped with an attaching device, which is generally issued for wear in place of a medal when it is not appropriate to wear the actual medal.[1] Each country's government has its own rules on what ribbons can be worn in what circumstances and in which order. This is usually defined in an official document and is called "the order of precedence" or "the order of wearing." In some countries (particularly in North America and in Israel), some awards are "ribbon only," having no associated medal.

Design

According to the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), the U.S. military's standard size for a ribbon bar is 1+3⁄8 inches (35 mm) wide, 3⁄8 inch (9.5 mm) tall, with a thickness of 0.8 mm.[2] The service ribbon for a specific medal is usually identical to the suspension ribbon on the medal. For example, the suspension and service ribbon for the U.S. government's Purple Heart medal is purple with a white vertical stripe at each end (see photo). However, there are some military awards that do not have a suspension ribbon, but have an authorized ribbon and unit award emblem. The Soviet Order of Victory is a badge that was worn on the military parade uniform. However, a ribbon bar representing the Order of Victory was worn on a military field uniform.

Colors

Ribbon bars come in a variety of colors. In the case of the U.S. government, it maintains a specific list of colors used on its ribbons, based on the Pantone Matching System and Federal Standard 595 color systems:

Colors used on U.S. military ribbons[3]
Name[3] Color[3] RGB value[3] Pantone MS value[3]
Air Force Yellow   255,205,0 116
Apple Red   213,0,50 119
Army Green (Uniform)   40,71,52 553
Aspic Green   191,184,0 397
Black   0,0,0 5445
Blue HQ   183,201,211 289
Blue HX   12,35,64 3105
Blue Turquoise   104,210,223 542
Bluebird   123,175,212 542
Bottle Green   17,87,64 343
Brick Red   134,38,51 202
Brittany Blue   163,199,210 551
Bronze   139,111,78 874
Brown   96,61,32 161
Buff   185,151,91 465
Burnt Orange   227,82,5 166
Cannes Blue   123,175,212 542
Cardinal Red   186,12,47 200
Chamois   242,199,92 141
Cobalt Blue   0,32,91 281
Corsaire Blue   0,45,114 288
Crimson   165,0,80 220
Dark Blue   0,38,58 539
Eggshell   221,203,164 468
Emerald   100,167,11 369
Flag Blue   4,30,66 282
Flame Red   255,88,93 178
Forget-Me-Not Blue   154,219,232 304
Garnet   111,38,61 209
Gherkin Green   74,119,41 364
Gold   133,113,77 872
Gold Brown   184,97,37 471
Golden Orange   255,158,27 1375
Golden Yellow   255,205,0 116
Goldenlight   255,198,88 135
Graphite Blue   0,38,58 539
Grebe Gray   84,88,90 425
Green   33,87,50 357
Grotto Blue   0,193,213 3115
Imperial Blue   0,61,165 293
Imperial Purple   152,29,151 254
Irish Green   0,132,61 348
Ivory   255,255,255
Jasmine   253,210,110 134
Khaki   176,170,126 452
Lemon Yellow   251,221,64 114
Light Blue   91,127,149 5415
Light Green   146,172,160 5575
MC Antique White   233,223,151 461
Mahogany   127,48,53 491
Marine Corps Scarlet   228,0,43 185
Maroon   87,41,50 504
Midnight Blue   0,38,58 593
Mintleaf   164,214,94 367
Mosstone Green   122,154,1 377
Myrtle Green   0,122,51 356
Natural   202,199,167 454
Navy Blue #1   4,30,66 282
Navy Blue #2   4,30,66 282
Nugget Gold   255,209,0 109
Old Blue   162,170,173 429
Old China Blue   123,175,212 542
Old Glory Blue   1,33,105 280
Old Glory Red   186,12,47 200
Old Gold   132,117,78 871
Olive   78,91,49 574
Olive Drab   105,91,36 455
Orange   252,76,2 1655
Oriental Blue   0,114,206 285
Oriole Orange   229,114,0 152
Ostende Blue   123,175,212 542
Paprica   250,70,22 172
Parrot Blue   136,219,223 318
Peacock Blue   0,146,188 313
Primitive Green   0,154,68 347
Prophet Green   67,176,42 361
Purple   95,37,159 267
Putty   178,168,162 407
Rally Red   111,38,61 209
River Blue   0,111,98 562
Scarlet   186,12,47 200
Silver Gray   158,162,162 422
Smoke   84,88,90 425
Soldier Red   111,38,61 209
Spicebrown   115,56,29 168
Spring Green   197,232,108 374
Spruce Green   0,76,69 3302
Star Yellow   253,218,36 115
Steel   124,135,142 430
Tarragon Green   137,144,100 5773
Teal Blue   0,62,81 3035
Terra Cotta   150,56,33 174
Toast   155,90,26 154
Ultramarine Blue   0,20,137 Reflex Blue
Victory Medal Blue #1   0,75,135 301
Victory Medal Blue #2   0,75,135 301
White   255,255,255
Yale Blue   0,114,206 285
Yellow   255,199,44 123

Construction

There is a variety of constructions of service ribbons. In some countries, service ribbons are mounted on a "pin backing", which can be pushed through the fabric of a uniform and secured, with fasteners, on the inside edge. These ribbons can be individually secured and then lined up, or they can be all mounted on to a single fastener. After the Second World War, it was common for all ribbons to be mounted on a single metal bar and worn in a manner similar to a brooch. Other methods of wearing have included physically sewing each service ribbon onto the uniform garments.

Display

"Orders of wearing" define which ribbons may be worn on which types of uniform in which positions under which circumstances. For example, miniature medals on dinner dress, full medals on parade dress, ribbons on dress shirts, but no decorations on combat dress and working clothing. Some countries (such as Cuba) maintain a standard practice of wearing full service ribbons on combat utility clothing. Others strictly prohibit this. These regulations are generally similar to the regulations regarding display of rank insignia and regulations regarding saluting of more senior ranks. The reasoning for such regulations is to prevent these displays from enabling opposing forces to easily identify persons of higher rank and therefore aid them in choosing targets which will have a larger impact on the battlefield. In times of war, it is not uncommon for commanders and other high value individuals to wear no markings on their uniforms and wear clothing and insignia of a lower ranking soldier. Service medals and ribbons are generally worn in rows on the left side of the chest. In certain commemorative or memorial circumstances, a relative may wear the medals or ribbons of a dead relative on the right side of the chest. Medals and ribbons not specifically mentioned in the "Order of wear" are also generally worn on the right side of the chest. Sequencing of the ribbons depends on each country's regulations. In the United States, for example, those with the highest status—typically awarded for heroism or distinguished service—are placed at the top of the display, while foreign decorations (when allowed) are last in the bottom rows. When medals are worn (typically on the left side of a shirt or jacket), ribbons with no corresponding medals are worn on the right side.

Collecting

The study, history and collection of ribbons, among other military decorations, is known as phaleristics (sometimes spelled faleristics by users of U.S. English).[citation needed]

Notable examples

Australia

File:UK Victoria Cross ribbon bar.svg File:AUS Order of Australia (civil) BAR.svg
File:Korea Medal.svg File:United Nations Service Medal Korea ribbon.svg File:General Service Medal 1962 BAR.svg File:Vietnam Medal BAR.svg
File:UK Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal ribbon.svg File:UK Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal ribbon.svg File:QEII Diamond Jubilee Medal ribbon.svg
File:UK Queen EII Platinum Jubilee Medal ribbon.svg File:Coronation of Charles III Medal ribbon.png File:AUS Centenary Medal ribbon.svg
File:Distinguished Service Cross ribbon.svg File:Silver Star ribbon.svg File:Vietnam Campaign Medal ribbon with 60- clasp.svg
File:Republic of Korea War Service Medal ribbon.svg
File:AUS Order of Australia (civil) BAR.svg File:AUS Order of Australia (military) BAR.svg
File:UK Royal Victorian Order ribbon.svg File:Order of St John (UK) ribbon -vector.svg
File:Vietnam Medal BAR.svg
File:AUS Centenary Medal ribbon.svg
File:Vietnam Campaign Medal ribbon with 60- clasp.svg File:New Zealand Order of Merit ribbon.svg File:Tong-il Security Medal Ribbon.svg
File:Legion Honneur Officier ribbon.svg File:PRT Order of Prince Henry - Grand Cross BAR.svg
File:GC.OrdineS.GregorioMagno.png

Canada

Canadian Jump Wings

File:Order of St John (UK) ribbon -vector.svgFile:CAN Meritorious Service Cross (military division) ribbon.svg

File:UNAMIR Medal bar.svgFile:UK Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal ribbon.svg
File:QEII Diamond Jubilee Medal ribbon.svg

Denmark

File:Order of the Dannebrog S.K.svg File:DK Haederstegn for god tjeneste.svg
File:Ordre national du Merite GO ribbon.svg
File:UNFICYP Medal bar.svgFile:ONZ Medal w Służbie Pokoju UNPROFOR BAR.svgFile:Vierdaagse Medal BAR.svg

Ecuador

Egypt

File:Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait) ribbon.svg File:Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait) ribbon.svg

India

File:Padma Vibhushan Ribbon.svg File:Padma Bhushan Ribbon.svg
File:India General Service Medal 1947.svg File:IND Poorvi Star Ribbon.svg File:IND Paschimi Star Ribbon.svg File:IND Raksha Medal Ribbon.svg
File:IND Sangram Medal Ribbon.svg File:IND Sainya Seva Medal Ribbon.svg File:Indian Independence medal 1947.svg File:IND 25th Anniversary Independence medal.svg
File:IND 20YearsServiceMedalRibbon.svg File:IND 9YearsServiceMedalRibbon.svg File:Military cross BAR.svg

Indonesia

File:FRA Commander of National Order of Merit Ribbon Bar.png File:DPKT Brunei.png

Iran

File:IRIA Zulfaqar Ribbon.svg File:Order of Fat'h (1st Class).svg File:Order of Fat'h (2nd Class).svg File:Order of Fat'h (3rd Class).svg

Israel

File:Zrm.svg File:Zrm.svg File:Medal of Distinguished Service.svg File:Zrm.svg File:Zrm.svg File:Six day war ribbon.svg File:Hatasharibon.svg File:Yomkippurribon.svg File:Lebanon war ribbon.svg

Malaysia

Nigeria

File:Order of the Bath UK ribbon.svg

Norway

File:Krigskorset med 3 sverd.svg File:St Olavs Orden kommandør stripe.svg File:Politiets hederskors stripe.svg File:Forsvarets hederskors stripe.svg File:Forsvarsmedaljen med laurbærgren stripe.svg File:Deltagermedaljen med rosett stripe.svg File:Haakon VIIs 70-årsmedalje stripe.svg File:Kongens erindringsmedalje 1940-1945 stripe.svg File:Medal of Freedom stripe sølvpalme.svg File:USSOCOM Medal BAR.svg File:DSO stripe.svg File:39-45 Star BAR.svg File:Defence Medal BAR.svg File:Norges forsvarsforenings hederstegn stripe.svg File:St. Hallvard-medaljen.png

Philippines

File:PHL Distinguished Service Star BAR.svg

Sweden

File:FMGUSM - Försvarsmaktens grundutbildningsmedalj (Sverige).png File:FMintBM bar.svg File:Frivilliga motorcykelkårernas riksförbunds förtjänstmedalj.svg
File:Helikopterflottiljens förtjänstmedalj.svg
File:Förbundet Sveriges reservofficerares förtjänsttecken.svg

United Kingdom

File:Order of the Garter UK ribbon.svg File:Order of the Bath UK ribbon.svg File:Order of Merit (Commonwealth realms) ribbon.svg File:1000px ribbon bar of the Order of Maria Anna.svg
File:Order of the Indian Empire Ribbon.svg File:Order of St John (UK) ribbon -vector.svg
File:British War Medal BAR.svg File:World War I Victory Medal ribbon.svg File:39-45 Star BAR.svg File:Atlantic Star BAR.svg
File:Africa Star BAR.svg File:Burma Star BAR.svg File:Italy Star BAR.svg File:Defence Medal BAR.svg
File:War Medal 39-45 w MID BAR.svg File:Naval General Service Medal 1915 BAR.svg File:King George V Coronation Medal ribbon.svg File:King George V Silver Jubilee Medal ribbon.svg
File:UK Queen EII Coronation Medal ribbon.svg File:UK Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal ribbon.svg File:Indian Independence medal 1947.svg
File:Distinguished Service Medal ribbon.svg File:Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal ribbon.svg
File:Bronze Star Medal ribbon.svg File:Legion Honneur GC ribbon.svg File:Croix de Guerre 1939-1945 ribbon.svg
File:PRT Military Order of Aviz - Grand Cross BAR.svg File:Order of the Netherlands Lion (Knight) - Ribbon bar.svg
File:POL Polonia Restituta Kawalerski BAR.svg File:Order of the Star of Romania - Ribbon bar.svg File:ESP Isabella Catholic Order GC.svg

Thailand

File:Order of Chula Chom Klao - 1st Class (Thailand) ribbon.svg File:Order of the White Elephant - Special Class (Thailand) ribbon.svg File:Order of the Crown of Thailand - Special Class (Thailand) ribbon.svg File:Order of Rama 6th Class ribbon.svg
File:Freeman Safeguarding Medal - 1st Class (Thailand) ribbon.svg File:Border Service Medal (Thailand) ribbon.svg File:Crown Prince Investiture Medal BE2515 (Thailand).svg File:Elevation to Princess Maha Chakri Medal (Thailand) ribbon.svg
File:84th Birthday HRH Boromarajjonnani Medal (Thailand) ribbon.svg File:King Rama IX 60th Birthday Medal (Thailand) ribbon.svg File:King Rama IX Golden Jubilee Medal (Thailand) ribbon.svg File:King Rama IX 72nd Birthday Medal (Thailand) ribbon.svg
File:Queen Sirikit 72nd Birthday Medal (Thailand) ribbon.svg File:Ribbon bar of Red Cross Medal of Appreciation, 1st Class (Thailand).svg File:The Gallant Order of Military Service - Courageous Commander (Malaysia).svg
File:MY-KEL Order of the Crown of Kelantan - Star of Muhammad.svg File:Bintang Kartika Eka Paksi Utama rib.svg File:Tong-il Security Medal Ribbon.svg
File:Order of the Dannebrog K1.svg

United States

Commander Richard Marcinko's ribbon rack worn in the standard U.S. Navy style, rows of three with no spacing or staggering.

In the United States, the different federal uniformed services have different standards for wearing ribbon bars on uniforms.

  • In the United States Navy, they are worn in rows of three with no staggering or spacing between rows (with the exception of the top row, which may be staggered to the wearer's left if covered by a lapel). Holders of more than three ribbons may elect to wear only their three highest-ranked ones, instead of all of them. If their top three ribbons are obscured by a lapel, they can stagger the top row.
  • In the United States Marine Corps, they can be worn in rows of three or four, with optional staggering and optional space between rows.
  • In the United States Army, they can be worn staggered with spacing between rows.

See also

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Army Regulation 600-8-22, 2006, P. 72&73, 6--2 Service ribbons, a.
  2. ↑ Defense Logistics Agency (2015). "MIL-DTL-11589". Defense Logistics Agency.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 "COLOR CONVERSION LIST-8/14/95". Archived from the original on December 7, 2018. Retrieved January 11, 2018.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)

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