United States Air Force
Correct order of wear: Ribbons
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Table of Contents for: Medals and Ribbons

The correct order of wear for United States Air Force Ribbons are displayed below.  Beneath the Correct Manner Of Ware Ribbons display is a Table of Contents listing precedence of Ribbons by Name. Double-Click on a Ribbon's name will go to the page displaying the Ribbon, Medal, and history of that award.

By Precedence

• Medal of Honor
• Air Force Cross
• Defense Department Distinguished Service Medal
• Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
• Silver Star
• The Legion of Merit
• The Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
• Airman's Medal
• The Soldier's Medal
• Bronze Star
• Purple Heart
• Defense Department Meritorious Service Medal
• Meritorious Service Medal
• Air Medal
• Aerial Achievement Medal
• Joint Service Commendation Medal
• Air Force Commendation Medal
• Joint Service Achievement Medal
• Air Force Achievement Medal
• Presidential Unit Citation (Air Force and Army)
• Joint Meritorious Unit Award
• Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
• Air Force Organizational Excellence Award
• Prisoner Of War Medal
• Air Force Combat Readiness Medal
• Air Force Good Conduct Medal
• Air Reserve Forces Meritorious Service Award
• Outstanding Airman Of The Year Ribbon
• Air Force Recognition Ribbon
• American Defense Service Ribbon
• Women's Army Corps Service Medal
• American Campaign Medal
• Europe-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal
• Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal
• World War II Victory Medal
• Army Of Occupation Medal
• Medal For Humane Action
• National Defense Service Medal
• Korean Service Medal
• Antarctica Service Medal
• Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
• Vietnam Service Medal
• Southwest Asia Service Medal
• Humanitatrian Service Medal
• Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal
• Air Force Overseas Ribbon (Short Tour)
• Air Force Longevity Service Award
• Armed Forces Reserve Medal
• NCO Professional Military Education Graduate Ribbon
• Air Force Basic Military Training Honor Graduate Ribbon
• Air Force Small Arms Expert Marksman Ribbon
• Air Force Training Ribbon
• Philippine Defense Ribbon
• Philippine Liberation Medal
• Philippine Independence Medal
• Philippine Presidential Unit Citation Emblem
• Republic Of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
• Republic Of Vietnam Gallantry Cross
• Vietnam Civil Actions Unit Medal
• United Nations Service Medal (Korea)
• United Nations Medal
• Multinational Force and Observers Medal
• Inter-American Defense Board Medal
• Republic Of Vietnam Campaign Medal
• Saudi Arabian Medal For The Liberation Of Kuwait

Ribbon Devices

United States Air Force Regulations limit the number of Ribbon Devices that may be worn on one ribbon to a total of four (4). When there are additional Devices, a second ribbon will be worn to accomodate those Devices. Devices are worn "centered" on the ribbon.

• Silver Letter "V"
• Bronze Letter "V"
• Gold Star (5/16" or 3/16")
• Silver Star (5/16" or 3/16")
• Silver Oak Leaf Cluster
• Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster
• Bronze Arrowhead
• Bronze Arabic Numerals
• Good Conduct Medal Clasps
• Germany and Japan Clasps
• Hourglass Device
• Bronze "M"

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