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 1650.1H 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 Service 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 |
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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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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 Medal |
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Pistol Marksmanship Medal |
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