They are worn over the heart. It is an ancient custom.
US Military Medals should be worn on the left breast of the wearer, in proper order of precedence.
Individual awards are worn on the left side; unit and foreign awards on the right.
There should be no more than 3 medals on the FFA jacket. They should be under the member's name on the right side of the coat. These medals should represent the highest degree achieved, FFA officer pin, and an award pin.
what side of the jacket is the flag worn on.
Left side. Easiest way to remember it: You're keeping your country close to your heart. (upper left side of the torso).
Depends upon the uniform. When medals are worn, ribbons go on the right. When only ribbons are worn, it goes over the left pocket. The Navy PUC ribbon is wore on the left side, it is the highest unit citation awarded in the military.
The mini medals are placed the same as regular sized medals. 1/4" above left breast pocket.
The wearers left side
LEFT side.
By regulation there are only supposed to be three. Highest office received, highest awards as (gold individual at state), and Highest degree attained (chapter, greenhand)
The M50 mask carrier is typically worn on the left side of the body.
Poppies are worn on the left side of the chest because it is over your heart.