The W,S,E,L stand for Weapon, Stealth, Endurance, and Leadership. It simply gives a rating to a single player AI character in each of those categories. According to his rating in each category, the game tries to give the character those abilities. Either greater or inferior according to the numbers he is given.
medals ribbons
For dress uniforms, medals always go on the left breast, ribbons on the right breast.
you where the ribbons on the left side pocket 1/4 above the pocket
Ribbons and medals are worn on the jumper or service coat on dress white. When worn together they are worn such that the ribbons are arranged row-wise, inbound to outbound based on precedence order.
Check the Marine Uniform regulations. They will specify what ribbons you are authorized to wear from the Army. Medals awarded are normally going to be allowed, but ribbons that don't come with medals probably won't be.
All ribbons (or medals) must be placed using what is called an "Order of Precedence". There are pictured charts available everywhere.
because medals make you even more prouder
Running medals as well as ribbons and other award type trinkets are found at any hobby store. There is also a store in most malls called Things Remembered that has a selection of trophies, ribbons and yes running medals.
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H.Taprell Dorling has written: 'Ribbons and medals'
Medal ribbons are specific to the medal and identify it.
Yes, but the only ribbons you can wear are the ribbons that does not have a corresponding Medal i.e Combat Action Ribbon, Seaservice Deployment Ribbon. You can wear up to 7 medals in one row but they have to be mounted a special way. Ribbons are worn on the right hand side and follow the 1/8th on an inch spacing from the pocket.