These are often found on The Generalissimo, which likely has something to do with real-life examples sometimes being described in American slang with the not-very-politically-correct term 'Mexican General.' note Likely in reference to General Santa Anna or President Porfirio Diaz, both who almost always had chests of medals in public appearances. It's just that on closer inspection they are for the military equivalent of being Milk Monitor or for ordering other people to do heroic things. It's not that the person hasn't earned all those medals or that they are fake.A Phony Veteran who collects 'chest candy' that they never earned and just wants to look impressive.A Miles Gloriosus who habitually takes undeserved credit or enjoys nepotism can superficially come across as a either of the above.In other words, this guy has shiny and decorative proof that he is an Old Soldier. This is because they're a Four-Star Badass who engaged in numerous major campaigns, surviving each of which would be considered a miracle in and of itself. A general who has more medals than many men earn in their lifetime.In other words, someone who is Colonel Badass / Majorly Awesome / The Captain that refuses to be promoted off the field, and has the medals as proof of their numerous badass achievements. And yes, they earned them all the hard way. An officer who has so many medals nailed to their uniform that one would expect them to be a ranking general-grade officer, but they turn out to be only a field- or junior-grade officer.A military (or police) officer wears on their person an improbably large number of medals and other decorations for their age/rank/duration of service.

Showoff ribbon rack