Above All Awards
The badge is then worn directly above all awards and decorations on the left side of the Coast Guard uniform. The badge is worn on the right pocket following departure from an Honor Guard assignment.
Recently, Coast Guard Honor guard badge became an identification badge, given to every honor guard member upon completion of Honor Guard Tour. Although it can be issued before an Honorguardsman departs, and the conditions are still the same - qualify in 2 out of 3 specialties.
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