What do you understand by medal ribbon?
A medal ribbon is a small ribbon mounted on a metal
bar added with an attaching device that the government generally issues to use
at the place of the medal as wearing an actual medal is not possible in every
circumstance. However, the mounting of metal is different in every country.
Each country has a government that has rules about the
size and order of the medal; they decide in which order the medals can be worn.
Based on the defense logistic agency, the US military standard size for a
ribbon bar must be 35 mm wide with 9.5mm tall, and 0.8mm thick. However,
several military awards do have suspicion ribbons.
What is the
reason for the military ribbons?
In the military, the soldiers get rewards for many
reasons. The medals depict bravery and heroism, or any selfless service towards
humankind is acknowledged by providing medals. In other services, the medals
are also provided for the works. The medals provided in the military are more
meaningful than any other awards.
The soldiers are also awarded medals in the war or
peacetime to maintain the country's safety. The highest honor in the military
is the medal of honor awarded to the soldier or the group who saves the world
from any war. The Military
ribbon mounting is done
very precisely depending on the country's rules.
Types of
medals and what they mean?
The first medal in the medal of honor is provided to the
soldiers who have excelled and saved the country from terrible conditions. The
second most valuable medal is the distinguished service cross awarded to the
army officer. The medals depict heroism, and the person is extraordinary to
rise.
The navy cross is another excellent medal that has the
ability to suppress all other medals except the medal of honor. The navy
members of the coast guard, while opening under the navy command awarded with
this award to recognize the degree of excellence.
The coast guard medal is served to the officers left
behind for the medal of honor. It is awarded to the navy members who serve in
the coast guard and opens the coast guard in a difficult situation when the
coast guard does not open. USMC
plastic name tag is
provided to all the maritime soldiers for recognization.
The first distinguished service medal was awarded in
1918, and it was awarded to the army members for combat and non-combat
services. The award depicts exceptionally meritorious service in a position
with high responsibility.
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