Campaign streamer

The armed forces of Germany, the United States and others have engaged in awarding streamers.

Unlike the Army–Air Force practice, the Marines and Navy use one ribbon for each war, campaign, or theater of operations.

Specific actions or battles are highlighted by bronze and silver stars embroidered on the ribbon.

The Marine Corps has 57 streamers,[5][6] the Navy 36, and the Coast Guard uses 43, unadorned by either stars or lettering.

Conflicts and operations for which no medal was issued have ribbons specially designed for use as streamers.

Parade in Lustgarten 9 February 1894 by Carl Röchling ; ribbons can be seen attached to the flag in the center.
The war streamer ( guþfana genumen ), also cited in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle and nowadays known as raven banner , which appears on the Bayeux Tapestry .
Display of streamers from the flag of the United States Marine Corps
Display of Streamers on US Army Flags, Colors and Guidons