wreathed "E" effectively "closes out" the award ribbon — no further "E" devices are authorized for display to denote five or more awards of the Navy "E". Multiple "E" ribbon attachments are placed in a symmetrical, horizontal line in the center of the ribbon. See also Awards and decorations of the United States military Army-Navy ‘E’ Award Battle Effectiveness Award Marksmanship Device United States military award devices Notes References Awards and decorations of the United States Navy Awards and decorations of the United States Marine Corps Awards established in 1976 Military ribbons of the United States