The Swiss military maintains a system of awards which recognize length of service, training, sports, and mission participation.
[2] This award is personally given by the Chief of the Armed Forces for outstanding achievements.
These ribbons are worn in place of the older Sugus-type badges (nicknamed for their resemblance of Sugus candies).
An exception is the former Alpine Insignia, which looked different and was replaced by the Sugus type.
When the top row of ribbons is less than three, they are worn to the wearers left.