Examples of Devices Worn On Service Ribbons
The following images provide examples of devices being worn on the service ribbons of various decorations and awards:
| Silver Star with one bronze oak leaf cluster indicating a total of two awards. | |
| Legion of Merit with one gold 5/16 inch star indicating a total of two awards. | |
| Distinguished Flying Cross with two bronze oak leaf clusters indicating a total of three awards. | |
| Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device and two bronze oak leaf clusters indicating a total of three awards. | |
| Purple Heart Medal with two gold 5/16 inch stars indicating a total of three awards. | |
| Joint Service Commendation Medal with three bronze oak leaf clusters indicating a total of four awards. | |
| Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with four gold 5/16 inch stars indicating a total of five awards. | |
| Coast Guard Achievement Medal with one silver and one gold 5/16 inch star indicating a total of seven awards. | |
| National Defense Service Medal with one 3/16 inch service star indicating a total of two awards. | |
| Armed Forces Reserve Medal with "M" Device and Numeral 2 indicating two mobilizations. | |
| Coast Guard Presidential Unit Citation with Hurricane Device. | |
| Army of Occupation Medal with Berlin Airlift Device. | |
| Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with "V" device. |
Read more about this topic: United States Military Award Devices
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