United States military award devices

United States military award devices

United States military award devices are attachments which may be worn on various awards and decorations of the United States military. Such attachments denote special upgrades to include bravery in combat, participation in a particular operation or service in a geographical area, or multiple bestowals of the same award.

The following is a listing of U.S. military award devices:


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