What do the colored ribbons on military uniforms mean?

Color bars signify the time that the person served and/or the geographic location. This is one of the main uses of the color bars. They can also honor the military personnel with outstanding service in certain areas, such as the Purple Heart. A black bar denotes service in a SWAT team.

What do the medals on Marine uniforms mean?

The ribbons and/or suspension medals worn on the uniform of a member of the U.S. Armed Services, or on the civilian attire of a veteran, represent chapters in the history of military service. Behind each award is a story, usually spelled out briefly in a General Order or Citation.

Why are some medals worn on the right?

The rule is that war medals should only be worn on the left breast by the person upon whom they were conferred. However, if you wish to wear your family medals you should wear them on the right breast to indicate they were not conferred upon you.

What do the bars mean on military uniforms?

The bars show how many years that person has been in the military. Depending on the service each bar represents either 3 or 4 years.

Do You Wear Your Soviet medals on your jacket?

Yes. And old veterans over there wear their Soviet medals too, pinned on their civilian jackets or blazers. My mother was a WWII U.S. Navy Nurse and she received 3 or 4 medals at the conclusion of the war. Very familiar ones, the WWII Victory Medal among them.

Does a photo show North Korean generals wearing medals on their shirts?

A photograph shows a group of North Korean generals wearing medals on their shirtsleeves and pants.

Do generals wear medals in Victory Day Parade?

Of course they do, and not only generals. Russian Defense Minister Shoygu for example wore his medal for personal courage (medal even has USSR stamped on it, but it’s a Soviet medal) at Victory Day parade, including this years.

Who got the Order of the Red Star in the USSR?

Practically all well-known Soviet commanders became Cavaliers of the Order of the Red Banner. Also awarded to NKVD personnel. The Order of the Red Star was given to Red Army and Navy personnel for exceptional service in the cause of the defence of the Soviet Union in both war and peace.