service ribbons
Chest-worn honor bars
Service ribbons are small rectangular fabric bars worn on military uniforms to indicate awards, decorations, campaigns, or qualifications.
Each ribbon's colors and patterns represent a specific honor—the Purple Heart, a combat deployment, or distinguished service.
They're arranged in rows on the chest, forming a visual record of a soldier's career: His chest was covered with service ribbons from three tours.
- epaulettesOrnamental shoulder insignia
- uniformIdentical throughout
- rank insigniaSymbols showing military grade
- full bird colonelO-6 military grade
- Purple HeartMilitary wound decoration
badge · Medal of Honor · oak leaf · Bronze Star · shoulder boards · Silver Star · combat action · good conduct · cluster · rack · Navy Cross · precedence · ribbons · ceremonial attire · clasp · color · military · regalia
- military medalsPurple Heart, Medal of Honor, Silver Star, Bronze Star, Iron Cross
- insigniabadges, coat of arms, insignia, seal, emblems
- military clothingarmy uniform, combat uniform, dress uniform, fatigues, battle dress
- military honorsMedal of Honor, Purple Heart, Silver Star, Bronze Star, Navy Cross
- uniform insigniarank insignia, collar pins, shoulder boards, medal ribbons, chevrons
- naval uniformsdress blues, dress whites, whites, khaki uniform, khakis
service ribbonsdishonorable discharge
Punitive military separation
court-martial · demotion · military prison · conduct unbecoming · reprimand
service ribbonsmedals
Awards for achievement
medallions · campaign medals · badges · insignia · pins