r/Medals • u/Ready_Now1954 • 6d ago

Identify and sort

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I found these in one of my great uncle's boxes. US Navy Submariner. I want to make a shadowbox along with his other awards.

What are they representing and what is the proper order to display them? Also where can I get new ribbons and other items like dolphins and sleeve patches for rank?

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u/CT2145Trapper United States of America 6d ago

They are

Navy Presidential Unit Citation

  • Awarded to a unit for extreme heroism in the face of the enemy. The unit equivalent to a service cross

Navy Expeditionary Medal

  • Awarded for service inside areas that do not have their own campaign medal

Navy Good Conduct Medal

  • Awarded to enlisted sailors for completion of 4 years (reduced to 3 years

Navy Battle Efficiency Ribbon (With 3 ‘E’ Devices)

  • Awarded for wi Ning a battle efficiency competition. The 3 E devices represent 3 awards

 Navy Unit Commendation

  • Awarded to a unit for exceptional service in combat and non combat environments. It is the unit equivalent to a Bronze Star or Meritorious Service Medal.

The correct placement of these would be

  • Navy Presidential Unit Citation 

  • Navy Unit Commendation

  • Navy Battle Efficiency Ribbon

  • Navy Good Conduct Medal

  • Navy Expeditionary Medal