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Which ribbon is placed furthest down the hierarchy of awards?
Which ribbon is placed furthest down the hierarchy of awards?
When displaying two ribbons, where should the highest award be placed?
When displaying two ribbons, where should the highest award be placed?
If four ribbons are to be displayed, how should they be arranged?
If four ribbons are to be displayed, how should they be arranged?
What is the maximum number of ribbons that can be displayed on one row?
What is the maximum number of ribbons that can be displayed on one row?
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If only one ribbon is awarded, where should it be displayed?
If only one ribbon is awarded, where should it be displayed?
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What is the arrangement for displaying three ribbons?
What is the arrangement for displaying three ribbons?
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Which ribbon is the highest ranking award mentioned?
Which ribbon is the highest ranking award mentioned?
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What is indicated by the display bars available after the Meritorious Ceremony?
What is indicated by the display bars available after the Meritorious Ceremony?
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Study Notes
Ribbon Placement Guidelines
- Ribbons are displayed in order from highest to lowest ranking.
- The highest-ranked ribbons include:
- Gold Medal of Valor
- Silver Medal of Valor
- Bronze Medal of Valor
- Life Saving Award
- Purple Heart Award
- Thomas Quinn Exceptional Service Award
- William “Bill” Gustin Student of the Fire Service (not shown)
- Employee Excellence Award
- Unit Citation Award
- Significant Incident Ribbon
- Major Campaign Ribbon
- Specific Mission Ribbon (not shown)
Single and Multiple Ribbon Display
- A single awarded ribbon is to be centered directly under the badge.
- When displaying two ribbons:
- The highest award is placed closest to the heart.
- Both ribbons are on the same display bar.
- For three ribbons:
- The highest award is again nearest to the heart.
- All ribbons are displayed on the same bar.
Four or More Ribbons
- When displaying four ribbons:
- The highest award is centered below the badge.
- The remaining three ribbons are placed on the same bar, with the highest among those closest to the heart.
- Only a maximum of three ribbons can be worn in one row.
- Display bars (for two- or three-ribbon configurations) are available after the Meritorious (Medal Day) Ceremony.
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Description
This quiz tests your knowledge of the correct placement and order of ribbons awarded for meritorious acts. The ribbons are ranked from highest to lowest based on their significance. Familiarize yourself with the Gold Medal of Valor, Silver Medal of Valor, and others to ace this quiz!
