The ribbons below are in the correct order of precedence for those most likely to be worn on a Navy uniform today. Devices worn on these ribbons indicate additional awards or participation in a specific event. Some ribbons do not have accompanying medals. These are listed as "ribbon". For additional information about the proper order of display, placement of devices, or about ribbons not shown, consult Secretary of the Navy Instruction 1650.1F and U.S. Navy Uniform Regulations (NAVPERS 1566.5G).
Medal of Honor | Navy Cross | Defense Distinguished Service Medal |
Distinguished Service Medal |
Silver Star |
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Defense Superior Service Medal |
Legion of Merit |
Distinguished Flying Cross |
Navy and Marine Corps Medal |
Bronze Star |
Purple Heart | Defense Meritorious Service Medal |
Meritorious Service Medal |
Air Medal | Joint Service Commendation Medal |
Navy/Marine Corps Commendation Medal |
Joint Service Achievement Medal |
Navy/Marine Corps Achievement Medal |
Combat Action Ribbon |
Presidential Unit Citation |
Joint Meritorious Unit Award |
Navy Unit Commendation |
Meritorious Unit Commendation |
Navy "E" Ribbon |
POW Medal |
Good Conduct Medal |
Naval Reserve Meritorious Service Medal |
Fleet Marine Force Ribbon |
Navy Expeditionary Medal |
China Service Medal |
Navy Occupation Service Medal |
National Defense Service Medal |
Korean Service Medal |
Antarctic Service Medal |
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal |
Vietnam Service Medal |
Southwest Asia Service Medal |
Kosovo Campaign Medal |
Armed Forces Service Medal |
Humanitarian Service Medal |
Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal |
Sea Service Deployment Ribbon |
Navy Arctic Service Ribbon |
Naval Reserve Sea Service Ribbon |
Navy and Marine Corps Overseas Service Ribbon |
Navy Recruiting Service Ribbon |
Armed Forces Reserve Medal |
Naval Reserve Medal |
Philippine Presidential Unit Citation |
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation |
Republic of Vietnam Presidential Unit Citation |
Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation |
Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Unit Citation |
United Nations Service Medal |
United Nations Medal |
Multinational Force and Observers Medal |
Inter-American Defense Board Medal |
Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal |
Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia) |
Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait) |
Expert Rifleman Medal |
Expert Pistol Shot Medal |