The Meritorious Unit Commendation worn to show award of the Meritorious Unit Commendation is 1 7/16 inches wide and 9/16 inch in height. The Scarlet ribbon is contained within a 1/16 inch wide Gold frame with laurel leaves. The previous issued emblem was a 1 5/8 inch gold, embroidered laurel wreath on a two inch square Olive Drab cloth.