representing the number of times that the respective award has been conferred upon Navy units. Appearance U.S. streamers tend to have a flat end, with writing, with the sole exception being those of the USMC, whose streamers usually have a pointed end with no writing. The fly end of the streamer usually has a swallowtail. Size U.S. streamers' sizes vary based upon the military branch that uses them and the size of the flag that they are attached to. Generally they are long and wide; the USMC's streamers are wide and either or long. Colors Where a medal has been awarded for a particular war or service, the coloring and design of the streamer are the same as the ribbon from which the medal is suspended. Conflicts and operations for which no medal was issued have ribbons specially designed for use as streamers. See also Awards and decorations of the United States military References External articles U.S. Army campaign streamers U.S. Navy campaign streamers U.S. Marine Corps campaign streamers U.S. Air Force campaign streamers U.S. Coast Guard campaign streamers Vexillology Military awards and decorations of the United States