The following display represents the correct order of precedence for medals and/or ribbons most likely to be worn today on the Navy uniform. Additional information on the proper display, placement or additional devices is found in SECNAVINST 1650.1F and the 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/Marine Corps Medal |
 Bronze Star |
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 Purple Heart |
 Defense Meritorious Service Medal |
 Meritorious Service Medal |
 Air Medal |
 Joint Service Commendation Medal |
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 Navy/Marine Corps Commendation Medal |
 Joint Service Achievement Medal |
 Navy/Marine Corps Achievement Medal |
 Combat Action Ribbon |
 Presidential Unit Citation |
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 Joint Meritorious Unit Award |
 Navy Unit Commendation |
 Meritorious Unit Commendation |
 Battle "E" Ribbon |
 POW Medal |
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 Good Conduct Medal |
 Naval Reserve Meritorious Service Medal |
 Fleet Marine Force Ribbon |
 Navy Expeditionary Medal |
 China Service Medal |
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 Navy Occupation Service Medal |
 National Defense Service Medal |
 Korean Service Medal |
 Antarctic Service Medal |
 Armed Force Expeditionary Medal |
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 Vietnam Service Medal |
 Southwest Asia Service Medal |
 Armed Forces Service Medal |
 Humanitarian Service Medal |
 Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal |
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 Sea Service Deployment Ribbon |
 Navy Arctic Service Ribbon |
 Naval Reserve Sea Service Ribbon |
 Navy/Marine Corps Overseas Service Ribbon |
 Navy Recruiting Service Ribbon |
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 Armed Forces Reserve Medal |
 Naval Reserve Medal |
 Philippine Presidential Unit Citation |
 Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation |
 Republic of Vietnam Presidential Unit Citation |
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 Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation |
 Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Unit Citation |
 United Nations Service Medal |
 United Nations Medal |
 NATO Medal |
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 Multinational Force and Observers Medal |
 Inter American Defense Board Medal |
 Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal |
 Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia) |
 Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait) |
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 Rifle Marksmanship Medal |
 Pistol Marksmanship Medal |
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 GOLD STAR Denotes subsequent awards of the same Navy decoration |
 SILVER STAR Worn in lieu of five gold stars |
 BRONZE STAR Represents participation in campaigns or operations, multiple qualification or an additional award to any of the various ribbons on which it is authorized. Also worn to denote first award of the single-mission Air Medal after Nov. 22, 1989. |
 SILVER SERVICE STAR Worn in lieu of five bronze stars |
 BRONZE OAK LEAF CLUSTER Represents second and subsequent entitlements of awards |
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 SILVER OAK LEAF CLUSTER Worn for the 6th, 11th, or in lieu of five bronze oak leaf clusters |
 "V" DEVICE Authorized for acts or service involving direct participation in combat operations |
 HOURGLASS Issued for each succeeding award of the Armed Forces Reserve Medal |
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 SILVER "E" Denotes Expert Marksman qualification |
 BRONZE "S" Denotes Sharpshooter Marksman qualification |
 "M" DEVICE Denotes Naval Reserve mobilization in support of certain operations |
 STRIKE/FLIGHT DEVICE Bronze Arabic numeral denotes the total number of strike/flight awards of the Air Medal earned subsequent to April 9, 1962 |
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 "E" DEVICE Denotes four or more Battle "E" Awards |
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