"V" Device

The "V" Device is a miniature  1⁄4 inch letter "V" with serifs that is authorized by the United States Armed Forces as a ribbon device for a defined set of decorations. The Army and Air Force version is bronze and referred to as the "V" Device. The Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard version is gold and referred to as the Combat Distinguishing Device or Combat "V". The criteria for and wear of the "V" device differs among the services.

"V" Device

The "V" Device is a miniature  1⁄4 inch letter "V" with serifs that is authorized by the United States Armed Forces as a ribbon device for a defined set of decorations. The Army and Air Force version is bronze and referred to as the "V" Device. The Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard version is gold and referred to as the Combat Distinguishing Device or Combat "V". The criteria for and wear of the "V" device differs among the services.