In the context of Army awards, appurtenance refers to what?

• A. An accessory or item associated with an award
• B. A type of ribbon
• C. A credential
• D. A badge of rank

Answer: (A)

In Army awards terminology, an appurtenance is an accessory or item associated with an award. It isn’t the award itself, but something that accompanies it to convey extra meaning or to be worn/displayed with the award. For example, devices attached to a ribbon—like oak leaf clusters or service stars—are appurtenances because they accompany the ribbon and indicate additional qualifications or honors. Other examples can include accompanying insignia or miniature versions of the award. This term does not refer to the ribbon itself as a type of award, a credential, or a badge of rank.