Feb 20, 2009 15:32
15 yrs ago
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military ribbons
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What does "military ribbons" mean?
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.
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| 5 +1 | military awards |
wordgirl
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| 4 +2 | military decorations |
David Moore (X)
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| 4 +1 | military decorations/awards (see below) |
William [Bill] Gray
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| 5 | Barretas/ barretes |
Rogerio do Vale
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| 4 | medal ribbons |
Jack Doughty
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military awards
you have heard of military medals, these are quite literally small ribbons worn on the uniform indicating rank and awards earned.
Here is a great site w/ LOTS of examples!
http://militaryribbons.net/
hope this helps!
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Note added at 8 mins (2009-02-20 15:40:36 GMT)
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Here is a VERY complete article about military ribbons from wikipedia!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ribbon_bar
Here is a great site w/ LOTS of examples!
http://militaryribbons.net/
hope this helps!
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Note added at 8 mins (2009-02-20 15:40:36 GMT)
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Here is a VERY complete article about military ribbons from wikipedia!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ribbon_bar
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5 mins
military decorations
Are recognised by the ribbons assigned to them.
See for example:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Military_decoration
See for example:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Military_decoration
5 mins
Jack Doughty
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medal ribbons
The ribbons on which medals are hung, in distinctive colours for each medal, and of which strips are composed for wear on less formal occasions than those requiring the actual medals to be worn.
As a UK English speaker, I had never heard medal ribbons referred to in this way, but from Google, it appears to be common usage in the USA.
As a UK English speaker, I had never heard medal ribbons referred to in this way, but from Google, it appears to be common usage in the USA.
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7 mins
William [Bill] Gray
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military decorations/awards (see below)
ribbon: a small strip of coloured cloth worn as a badge or as a symbol of an award
Reference:
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Barretas/ barretes
Barretas - um tipo de medalha (mais simples, usada no dia a dia).
Reference:
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