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.
h4. See also
* medal
* peaked cap
* garrison cap
* military uniform
* formal clothes
* military dress uniform
* naval dress uniform
* military rank insignia
h4. Image Example
* !post #5446016: An example of a ribbon bar, on the right.
h4. External links
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