綬 - ribbon

Grand Cordon of the Order of the Paulownia Flowers

Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum

Medal with Red Ribbon

Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon

Order of the Sacred Treasure, Gold Rays with Rosette

to leave government service; to resign from a public position; to untie the ribbon

to enter government service; to become an official; to don an official uniform; to tie the ribbon

ribbon or lapel badge worn in place of a medal; service ribbon; medal ribbon; ribbon bar

Medal with Green Ribbon (virtuous conduct)

Chinese bamboo partridge (Bambusicola thoracicus)

Medal with Blue Ribbon

Medal of Honor with Purple Ribbon (awarded for scholarly or artistic achievement)