Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia

Figure 29–8. Wear of miniature medals on mess uniforms, female
29–10. Wear of multiple neck ribbons, broad sashes, and stars
a. An individual awarded more than one decoration that includes a broad ribbon, sash, or star, will wear only one
broad ribbon or sash, and no more than four stars at one time. The Presidential Medal of Freedom broad ribbon with
badge and star has precedence over all other broad ribbons, sashes, or stars. Stars are worn above the waistline on the
side, as described by the awarding country (see figs 29–11 and 29–12). Stars are worn as follows:
(1) Two stars. Along side or above the first star.
(2) Three stars. In a triangle, with the point of the triangle up.
(3) Four stars. The fourth star is centered beneath the triangle of three stars.
b. An individual may not wear more than two decorations with neck ribbons at one time. The decoration with the
highest precedence is worn suspended above the other. The Medal of Honor takes precedence over all other decorations
with neck ribbons (see figs 29–6, 29–9, and 29–10).
Figure 29–9. Wear of multiple neck ribbons, male
274 AR 670–1 3 February 2005