Navy Individual Ribbon Awards

ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY

The Distinguished Pistol Shot Ribbon was established by the Secretary of the Navy in about 1952.

EFFECTIVE DATES

The Distinguished Pistol Shot Ribbon was in effect from about 1952 to July 13, 1959.

CRITERIA

The Distinguished Pistol Shot Ribbon was established to replace the Distinguished Marksman and Pistol Shot Ribbon to provide distinctive ribbons for rifle and pistol competitive marksmanship.

ORDER OF PRECEDENCE

The Distinguished Pistol Shot Ribbon was worn after the Distinguished Marksman Ribbon and before the Expert Marksman Ribbon.

DEVICES

No devices were authorized for this ribbon.