award a decoration
1. A small metal bar or other device attached to the ribbon of a military decoration to indicate the action or service for which it was awarded or an additional award of the same medal. 勋表附饰：附在军事奖章悬带上的小金属棒或其它物件，标示获得奖章的行为或服务或同一奖章的附加奖励v.tr。