ribbon bar

Also called service ribbon or medal ribbon. They are often a part of military or police uniforms, and usually appear as the colorful stripes seen above one of the breast pockets.

Ribbon bars are pieces of fabric mounted on a small metal bar equipped with an attaching device. They represent various awards or accomplishments of the individual or of the sub-group (squad, division, platoon, etc.) the individual is a part of.

See also

• medal
• peaked cap
• garrison cap
• military uniform
• formal clothes
• military dress uniform
• naval dress uniform
• military rank insignia

Image Example

An example of a ribbon bar, on the right.

External links

• Wikipedia: Service ribbon