This chart shows all Coast Guard authorized awards in proper precedence. You might see slight precedence differences between the various branches. Certain branches put awards in the sequence they were earned where as 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
Defence Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit Medal
Distinguished Flying Cross
Coast Guard Medal
Bronze Star Medal
Purple Heart
Defense Meritorious Service Medal
Meritorious Service Medal
Air Medal
Joint Service Commendation Medal
Coast Guard Commendation Medal
Joint Service Achievement Medal
Coast Guard Achievement Medal
Prisoner of War Medal
Coast Guard Good Conduct
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 Service Medal
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Korean Defense Service Medal
Armed Forces Service Medal
Humanitarian Service Medal
Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal
Armed Forces Reserve Medal
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
Expert Rifle Medal
Expert Pistol Medal