campaign ribbons
Military award strips
Campaign ribbons are small rectangular strips of colored fabric worn on military uniforms to indicate service in particular military operations or theaters of war.
Each ribbon's specific color pattern identifies a distinct campaign: His chest was covered with campaign ribbons from three wars.
The ribbons serve as abbreviated versions of full-sized medals, allowing service members to display multiple honors compactly on dress uniforms.
- medalsAwards for achievement
- decorationsObjects adding visual appeal
- militaryArmed forces collectively
- military honorsAwards for armed service
- serviceAid or maintenance
awards · valor · bronze · silver · silver star · stars · stripes · uniform · dress uniform · chest · pinned · honor · veteran · combat veteran · combat · distinguished · purple · purple heart
- insigniabadges, coat of arms, insignia, seal, emblems
- military medalsPurple Heart, Medal of Honor, Silver Star, Bronze Star, Iron Cross
- political memorabiliapolitical buttons, bumper stickers, yard signs, lawn signs, lapel pins
- war memorabiliawar medals, dog tags, insignia, rank insignia, badges
- Naval HonorsNavy Cross, Medal of Honor, Bronze Star, Silver Star, Purple Heart
- honorsmedal, award, trophy, certificate, prize
campaign ribbonsdraft dodger
One who avoids compulsory enlistment
conscientious objector · non-combatant · desk jockey · armchair general · chickenhawk
campaign ribbonsdishonorable discharge
Punitive military separation
court-martial · military prison · cashiered · disgrace · conduct unbecoming
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