military regalia
Medals and ribbons
Military regalia refers to the ceremonial dress, insignia, and decorations associated with armed forces—medals, ribbons, braids, sashes, and ornate uniforms worn on formal occasions.
The term emphasizes pageantry over function: The general appeared in full military regalia.
Regalia suggests splendor and tradition, distinguishing dress uniforms from combat gear.
- medalsAwards for achievement
- Purple HeartMilitary wound decoration
- service ribbonsUniform-mounted award indicators
- insigniaDistinguishing mark of rank
- epaulettesOrnamental shoulder insignia
shoulder boards · ribbons · braids · badges · decorations · sashes · ceremonial · dress uniform · uniforms · honors · chevrons · rank · stars · stripes · gold · brass · brass buttons · parade
military regaliacombat gear
Weapons and protective attire
battle dress · fatigues · field uniform · tactical gear · combat fatigues
military regaliacivvies
Non-uniform attire
plain clothes · street clothes · mufti · casual wear · plainclothes
military, regalia, militia, militant, militancy, militarism, militarist, militaristic, militarize