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United States Air Force
Correct order of wear: Ribbons
and

Table of Contents for: Medals and Ribbons

Vietnam Security Police Association, Inc. (USAF) and SisterHood


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.

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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"



VSPA is an association for USAF Vietnam War Veterans who served in Vietnam or Thailand from 1960-1975, as Air Police / Security Police or as an Augmentee. Visit the main pages for information on joining.
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