U.S. Marine Corps Ribbon and Medal Wear Guide

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U.S. Marine Corps Military Ribbon and Medal Wear Guide

Guide to All Marine Corps Ribbons in Correct Order

By Col. Frank Foster

This 24-page, full-color USMC Military Ribbon & Medal Wear Guide is the most complete and accurate visual reference available for the proper wear of Marine Corps ribbons, full-size medals, and miniature medals.

Designed for active-duty Marines, veterans, retirees, families, frame shops, and historians, this compact guide displays every United States Marine Corps ribbon and medal in correct order of precedence, with all authorized devices and attachments clearly illustrated.

Inside this authoritative Marine Corps wear guide you’ll find:

  • Full-color charts showing all USMC ribbons in correct order of wear
  • Every ribbon illustrated with all authorized devices and attachments
  • Separate guidance for full-size medals, miniature medals, and ribbon bars
  • Clear illustrations showing correct placement on male and female officer and enlisted Marine uniforms
  • Examples of multiple authorized uniform configurations
  • A current Armed Forces medal chart, including joint and multi-service awards
  • Clear guidance on multi-service ribbons worn by Marines
  • Complete coverage of U.S., joint, foreign, and unit awards

 

Covering decorations from the Medal of Honor through modern Global War on Terror awards, including campaign medals, service ribbons, foreign awards, and unit citations, this guide answers one question clearly and correctly:

“What goes where — and why.”

Printed in full color and organized for instant reference, this booklet is the most complete Marine Corps ribbon and medal wear guide in the world.

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