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As described in Chapters 4 and 5 of Marine Corps Uniform Regulations, [1] "badges" are categorized as breast insignia (worn immediately above ribbons/medals), [2] identification badges (usually worn at breast pocket level), [3] and marksmanship badges (worn immediately below ribbons).
When the U.S. Marine Corps authorized their first Marine Corps marksmanship competition badges in 1908, they used the pendant of the U.S. Army's 1907 designed Team Marksmanship Badges; however, the Marines used a unique brooch that had the name "MARINE CORPS" etch within it to help set it apart from the U.S. Army's 1907 version.
The ribbon is awarded to members of the Navy and Marine Corps with a rank no higher than captain and colonel, respectively. The U.S. Navy first authorized the Combat Action Ribbon on 17 February 1969. The Navy ribbon was originally retroactive to March 1961; in 1999 it was made retroactive to 7 December 1941.
Joseph Muir [2] Rank and billet: Lieutenant Colonel, Battalion Commander Organization: H&S Company Date and place of action: 1965-08-18 to 1965-08-24, Operation Starlite, Republic of Vietnam Entered service: Unknown Birth: 1948-06-08, New York City Death: 1965-09-11, Da Nang, Republic of Vietnam Bruce Webb † [2] Rank and billet: Captain ...
Service ribbons, ribbon devices, and badge awards displayed on a Command Master Chief Petty Officer's service uniform. Various medals, service ribbons, ribbon devices, and specific badges recognize military service and personal accomplishments of members of the U.S. Armed Forces.
Likewise, a Navy or Marine Corps service member may receive medals and decorations of another military branch, if cross assigned to a command of the respective service. All Navy and Marine Corps members are eligible to receive inter-service awards and decorations as well as approved foreign awards and International awards .
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Example of U.S. Army badges on the Operational Camouflage Pattern uniform (worn above the U.S. Army nametape). Military badges of the United States are awards authorized by the United States Armed Forces that signify rating, qualification, or accomplishment in several career fields, and also serve as identification devices for personnel occupying certain assignments.