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U.S. Marine Corps Ribbons

Military decorations are awarded in recognition of individual heroism, meritorious achievement, or meritorious service. The medal of honor is the highest military decoration and lesser degrees of recognition are acknowledged by other decorations in descending order from the medal of honor.
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U.S. MARINES RIBBONS IN ORDER OF PRECEDENCE

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medal of honor
Medal of Honor
navy cross info defense distinguished service Distinguished Service Medal silver star
Navy Cross Defense Distinguished Service Medal Navy Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star
defense superior service legion of merit distinguished flying crossl navy and marine corps medal
Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit Distinguished Flying Cross Navy/Marine Corps Medal
bronze star purple heart defense meritorious service meritorious servicel
Bronze Star Medal Purple Heart Defense Meritorious Service Medal Meritorious Service Medal
air medal joint service commendation navy commendation joint service achievement ribbon
Air Medal Joint Service Commendation Medal Navy Commendation Medal Joint Service Achievement Medal
navy and marine corps achievement ribbon combat action ribbon presidential unit citation joint service meritorious unit ribbon
Navy Achievement Medal Combat Action Ribbon Navy Presidential Unit Citation Joint Meritorious Unit Award
navy unit citation ribbon navy meritorious unit commendation ribbon navy e ribbonl prisoner of war ribbon
Navy Unit Commendation Meritorious Unit Commendation Navy "E" Ribbon POW Medal
marine corps good conduct ribbon selected marine corps reserve ribbon marine corps expeditionary ribbonl china service ribbon
Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal Selected Marine Corp Reserve Medal Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal China Service Medal
american defense service ribbon american campaign ribbon eur afr mideast service ribbon sasiatic pacific service ribbon
American Defense Service Medal American Campaign Eur Afr Mideast Service Medal Asiatic Pacific Service Medal
world_war_2_victory_ribbon humane action ribbon Navy Occupation Service Medal National Defense Service Medal
World War 2 Victory Humane Action Medal Navy Occupation Service Medal National Defense Service Medal
korea service ribbon antarctic service ribbon armed forces expeditionary ribbonl vietnam service ribbon
Korean Service Medal Antarctic Service Medal Armed Forces Expeditionary Vietnam Service Medal
southwest asia service ribbon kosovo campaign ribbon afghanistan campaign iraq campaign
Southwest Asia Service Medal Kosovo Campaign Afghanistan Campaign Medal Iraq Campaign Medal
global war on terrorism expeditionary ribbon global war terrorism service ribbon korea defense service ribbon armed forces service ribbon
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal Global War on Terrorism Service Medal Korean Service Defense Medal Armed Forces Service Medal
humanitarian service ribbon outstanding volunteer ribbon sea service deployment ribbon arctic service ribbon
Humanitarian Service Medal Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal Sea Service Deployment Ribbon Navy Arctic Service Medal
overseas service ribbon recruiter ribbon drill instructor ribbon marine security guard ribbon
Navy and USMC Overseas Service Ribbon USMC Recruiter Ribbon Drill Instructor Ribbon Marine Security Guard Ribbon
armed forces reserve ribbon marine corps reserve ribbon ribbon phillippine presidential unit citation republic of korea presidential unit citation ribbon
Armed Forces Reserve Medal Marine Corps Reserve Ribbon Philippine Presidential Unit Citation Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
republic of vietnam presidential unit citation ribbon republic of vietnam gallantry cross unit citation ribbon republic of vietnam civil action ribbon korea service united nations ribbonl
Republic of Vietnam Presidential Unit Citation Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation Republic of Vietnam Civil Action Unit Citation United Nations Service Medal
united nations ribbon nato ribbon multinational forces and observer ribbon inter american defense board ribbon
United Nations Medal NATO Medal Multinational Force and Observers Medal Inter-American Defense Board Medal
republic of vietnam campaign ribbon kuwait liberation saudi arabia ribbon kuwait liberation kuwait ribbon  
Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia) Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait)  
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS RIBBONS IN ORDER OF PRECEDENCE
This list is, by no means, fully comprehensive. It is intended to reference the most likely medals to appear on a modern day uniform.
Rifle Expert (220) Pistol Expert
rifle expert badge pistol expert badge
Rifle Sharpshooter (210) Pistol Sharpshooter
rifle sharpshooter badge pistol sharp shooter badge 
Rifle Marksman (190) Pistol Marksman
rifle marksmanship badge rifle marksman badge 
Basic Parachute Parachutist
basic parachutist badge parachutist badge
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