R
U
L
E

A

B

C

D

E

If the number of ribbons authorized is

and the service coat is worn and the lapel

covers portions
of the ribbons

does not cover portion of the ribbons

and the size of ribbons worn is

then see notes and wear ribbons in

1

1, 2, 3, or 4

X

regular

a single row.

2

4 thru 8

X

multiples of three or four, centering any remaining ribbons on the top row.

3

4 thru 9

X

4

7 thru 9

X

multiples of three or four in two bottom rows; but to prevent coat lapel from covering ribbons, each row thereafter may contain less than three, with top row centered over the row immediately below.

5

10 or more

X

multiples of three or four, with any remaining ribbons centered over the row immediately below.

6

10 or more

X

multiples of three or four in at least the two bottom rows; but to prevent coat lapel from covering ribbons, each additional row may contain less than three or four or less, with top row centered over the row immediately below.

7

1 thru 6

X

miniature (see note 3)

a single row.

8

1 thru 12

X

multiples of six with remaining ribbons centered over the row immediately below.

9

7 or more

X

10

13 or more

X

multiples of six in two bottom rows; but to prevent coat lapels from covering ribbons, each additional row may contain less than six with the top row centered over the row immediately below.