Defensive memorial cordon

The Japan Self-Defense Forces Service Ribbon, also called the Self-Defense Commemorative Ribbon or the Defensive Memorial Cordon, (Japanese:防衛記念章) is the decoration for officers in the Japan Self-Defense Forces. Officials may wear it on their uniforms while in active service. They are only ribbons, like the Unit Awards and Citations of the United States Armed Forces.

The appearance of the Self-Defense Forces Service Ribbons is similar to ribbon bars for military decorations. The defensive memorial cordon is a 'rectangular memorial souvenir' of the service member's career, training overseas, and participation in international peacekeeping and assistance operations.