marine corps uniform regulations - US

5400. GENERAL. (See fig. 5-7.)
MARINE CORPS UNIFORM REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 5
AWARDS
SECTION 4: ATTACHMENTS
1. Stars, clasps, numerals, letter devices, and other miscellaneous devices
will be worn on the suspension ribbon of large and miniature medals, and on
the ribbon bars prescribed herein.
2. Anodized ribbon attachments (stars, clasps, numerals,
letter/miscellaneous devices) and ribbon frames are authorized for optional
purchase and wear. Oxidized and anodized attachments and ribbon frames will
not be mixed.
3. Multiple Attachments
a. The following ribbon attachments of a one-piece construction in
multiples of two, three, and four are authorized for optional purchase and
wear:
(1) 3/16-inch bronze stars
(2) 5/16-inch gold stars
(3) Bronze oak leaf clusters
b. The above ribbon attachments are available through Marine Corps
exchanges and approved commercial sources.
c. These multiple attachments are worn centered on ribbon bars and will
not be worn on the same ribbon in combination with single stars or other
devices. They will not be worn on suspension ribbons of large or miniature
medals.
5401. STARS
1. Placement of Stars
a. On suspension ribbons of large/miniature medals, stars are placed with
one ray of each star pointing up. If one star is authorized, it will be
centered on the suspension ribbon. For more than one star, they will be
evenly spaced in a vertical line at the center of the suspension ribbon with
the senior star uppermost.
b. On ribbon bars, stars are placed with one ray of each star pointing
up. If one star is authorized, it will be centered on the ribbon bar. For
more than one star, they will be evenly spaced in a horizontal line on the
ribbon bar, except when multiple star attachments are worn. Silver star(s)
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