marine corps uniform regulations - US
marine corps uniform regulations - US
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5400. GENERAL. (See fig. 5-7.)<br />
MARINE CORPS UNIFORM REGULATIONS<br />
CHAPTER 5<br />
AWARDS<br />
SECTION 4: ATTACHMENTS<br />
1. Stars, clasps, numerals, letter devices, and other miscellaneous devices<br />
will be worn on the suspension ribbon of large and miniature medals, and on<br />
the ribbon bars prescribed herein.<br />
2. Anodized ribbon attachments (stars, clasps, numerals,<br />
letter/miscellaneous devices) and ribbon frames are authorized for optional<br />
purchase and wear. Oxidized and anodized attachments and ribbon frames will<br />
not be mixed.<br />
3. Multiple Attachments<br />
a. The following ribbon attachments of a one-piece construction in<br />
multiples of two, three, and four are authorized for optional purchase and<br />
wear:<br />
(1) 3/16-inch bronze stars<br />
(2) 5/16-inch gold stars<br />
(3) Bronze oak leaf clusters<br />
b. The above ribbon attachments are available through Marine Corps<br />
exchanges and approved commercial sources.<br />
c. These multiple attachments are worn centered on ribbon bars and will<br />
not be worn on the same ribbon in combination with single stars or other<br />
devices. They will not be worn on suspension ribbons of large or miniature<br />
medals.<br />
5401. STARS<br />
1. Placement of Stars<br />
a. On suspension ribbons of large/miniature medals, stars are placed with<br />
one ray of each star pointing up. If one star is authorized, it will be<br />
centered on the suspension ribbon. For more than one star, they will be<br />
evenly spaced in a vertical line at the center of the suspension ribbon with<br />
the senior star uppermost.<br />
b. On ribbon bars, stars are placed with one ray of each star pointing<br />
up. If one star is authorized, it will be centered on the ribbon bar. For<br />
more than one star, they will be evenly spaced in a horizontal line on the<br />
ribbon bar, except when multiple star attachments are worn. Silver star(s)<br />
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