marine corps uniform regulations - US

5300. GENERAL
MARINE CORPS UNIFORM REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 5
AWARDS
SECTION 3: RIBBON BARS AND FOURRAGERE
1. Ribbons for ribbon bars will be of the same material as the medal's
suspension ribbon. Ribbon bars authorized for awards that have no medal such
as the Presidential Unit Citation, Navy Unit Commendation, etc., will be of
the material prescribed in applicable military specifications.
2. Each U.S. ribbon bar will be 3/8 inch high and 1-3/8 inch wide (same as
the width of the medal's suspension ribbon). Foreign ribbon bars (including
those with devices) that have been authorized by law may be worn only if they
can be adapted to meet regulation height requirement and do not exceed twice
the width of the standard U.S. ribbon bar.
3. Ribbon bars will not be impregnated with preservatives which change the
appearance of the ribbon, nor will they be worn with any type of transparent
coverings.
4. Ribbons bonded to a plastic backing instead of a metal bar are approved
for wear at the option of the individual. These ribbon bars lie flatter than
the standard ribbon bars and may include magnetic fasteners in lieu of
clutches for attaching to the uniform. These ribbon bars will bear Marine
Corps approval identification.
5. Stars and other attachments will be worn as prescribed in section 4 of
this chapter.
5301. WEARING RIBBONS. (See fig. 5-5.)
1. Marines will wear all ribbons to which they are entitled on service and
dress "B" coats. Ribbons will be worn on the dress "A" coats only as
authorized in paragraph 5202.
2. When the blue dress "C"/"D" or service "B"/"C" uniforms are worn the
wearing of ribbons on khaki shirts is at the individual's option unless the
commander prescribes that ribbons be worn. If ribbons are worn on these
uniforms, either all ribbons, or personal U.S. decorations with U.S. unit
awards and the Good Conduct Medal, may be worn at the individual's option.
3. Ribbon bars will be worn on a bar or bars and pinned to the coat or
shirt. No portion of the bar or pin will be visible.
4. Ribbon bars are normally worn in rows of three; however, rows of four may
be worn when displaying a large number of awards. Two-ribbon rows may
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