The following chart is in proper precedence for all Coast Guard authorized awards. You might see some differences between the various branches as to the proper placement of certain awards. Certain branches put awards in the sequence they were earned where another branch puts them in the sequence of when they were authorized. If you have any questions feel free to ask us for clarification.
Medal of Honor
Navy Cross
Defense Distinguished Service Medal
Distinguished Service Medal
Silver Star
Department of Transportation Gold Medal
Defence Superior Service Medal
Guardian Medal
Legion of Merit Medal
Distinguished Flying Cross
Coast Guard Medal
Gold Lifesaving Medal
Bronze Star Medal
Purple Heart
Defense Meritorious Service Medal
Meritorious Service Medal
Air Medal
Silver Lifesaving Medal
Department of Transportation Silver Medal
Joint Service Commendation Medal
Coast Guard Commendation Medal
Department of Transportation Bronze Medal
Joint Service Achievement Medal
Coast Guard Achievement Medal
Commandant's Letter of Commendation Ribbon
Combat Action Ribbon
Navy Presidential Unit Citation
Joint Meritorious Unit Award
Coast Guard Unit Commendation
Meritorious Unit Commendation
Meritorious Team Commendation
Coast Guard 'E' Ribbon
Bicentennial Unit Commendation
Prisoner of War Medal
Coast Guard Good Conduct
Coast Guard Reserve Good Conduct Medal
Navy Expeditionary Medal
China Service Medal
American Defense Medal
American Campaign Medal
European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal
Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal
World War II Victory Medal
Navy Occupation Medal
Medal for Humane Action
National Defense Medal
Korean Service Medal
Antarctica Service Medal
Arctic Service Medal
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Southwest Asia Service Medal
Kosovo Campaign Medal
Afghanistan Campaign Medal
Iraq Campaign Medal
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Korea Defense Service Medal
Armed Forces Service Medal
Humanitarian Service Medal
Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal
Coast Guard Special Operations Ribbon
Coast Guard Sea Service
Restricted Duty Ribbon
Navy Arctic Service Ribbon
Basic Training Honor Graduate
Recruiting Ribbon
Armed Forces Reserve Medal
Philippine Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Vietnam Presidential Unit Citation
Vietnam Cross of Gallantry
Vietnam Civil Action Medal
Philippine Defense Medal
Philippine Liberation Medal
Philippine Independence Medal
United Nations Service Medal
United Nations Medal
NATO
NATO Kosovo
Multinational Force and Observers Medal
Inter-American Defense Board Medal
Vietnam Campaign Medal
Kuwait Liberation Medal-Saudi Arabia
Kuwait Liberation Medal-Kuwait
Korean War Service Medal
Expert Rifle Medal
Expert Pistol Medal