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Ribbon

The ribbon for the decorations is 1 3/8 inches wide and consists of the following stripes: 1/16 inch White 67101; center 1 1/4 inches Crimson 67112; and 1/16 inch White.

Chief Commander: A miniature of the decoration in Gold on a horizontal Gold bar is worn on the service ribbon.

Commander: The service ribbon is the same as the ribbon for the degree of Commander, except the ribbon attachment is Silver.

Officer: A Gold replica of the medal, 3/4 inch wide, is centered on the suspension ribbon.

Legionnaire: The suspension ribbon does not have the medal replica.

Information Courtesy of Department of Defense (DOD)

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