This is defined in an official document and is called “the order of precedence”. The World War I Victory Medal was awarded for honorable service for active duty at any time between April 6, 1917, and ...

It also, according to military tradition, determines the order in which they are displayed on a service ribbon rack. Some of these medals are only issued to one branch while others are issued to ...

Ribbons are worn on the chest in order of precedence. So for example, a Purple Heart medal ribbon would take precedence over an Army Service Ribbon. These ribbons and medals are also only to be ...

The amendment would also require the Defense Department to complete a report on the "feasibility and cost of establishing a service ribbon to be awarded to any member of the Armed Forces who has ...

It also, according to military tradition, determines the order in which they are displayed on a service ribbon rack. Some of these medals are only issued to one branch while others are issued to ...