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 1650.1J and the U.S. Navy Uniform Regulations (NAVPERS 15665I).
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Medal of Honor |
Navy Cross |
Defense Distinguished Service Medal |
Distinguished Service
Medal |
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Silver Star |
Defense Superior Service Medal |
Legion of Merit |
Distinguished Flying Cross |
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Navy/Marine Corps
Medal |
Bronze Star |
Purple Heart |
Defense Meritorious Service Medal |
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Meritorious Service
Medal |
Air Medal |
Joint Service Commendation Medal |
Navy/Marine Corps Commendation Medal |
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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 |
Navy "E" Ribbon |
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POW Medal |
Good Conduct Medal |
Navy Reserve Meritorious Service Medal |
Navy Fleet Marine Force Ribbon |
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Navy Expeditionary
Medal |
National Defense Service Medal |
Korean Service
Medal |
Antarctica Service
Medal |
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Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal |
Vietnam Service
Medal |
Southwest Asia Service Medal |
Kosovo Campaign
Medal |
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Afghanistan Campaign
Medal |
Iraq Campaign
Medal |
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal |
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal |
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Korea Defense 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 |
Navy Reserve Sea Service Ribbon |
Navy/Marine Corps
Overseas Service Ribbon |
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Navy Recrutiing Service Ribbon |
Navy Recruit Training Service Medal |
Navy Ceremonial Guard Service Ribbon |
Navy Basic Military Training Honor Graduate Ribbon |
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Armed Forces Reserve
Medal |
Navy Reserve Medal |
Philippine Presidential
Unit Citation |
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation |
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Republic of Vietnam Presidential Unit Citation |
Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation |
Republic of Vietnam Meritorious Unit Citation Action |
United Nations
Service Medal |
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United Nations
Medal |
NATO Medal |
Multinational Force and Observers Medal |
Inter American Defense Board Medal |
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Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal w/ 1960's device |
Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia) |
Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait) |
Rifle Marksmanship
Ribbon |
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Pistol Marksmanship
Ribbon |
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