noun
Medal with Blue Ribbon
One of the Japanese Medals of Honor (褒章), awarded to individuals who have made outstanding contributions in the fields of public welfare, education, or culture.
彼は長年のボランティア活動が認められ、藍綬褒章を受章した。
He was awarded the Medal with Blue Ribbon in recognition of his many years of volunteer work.
Compound of 藍 (indigo/blue), 綬 (ribbon), and 褒章 (medal of honor). The name describes the medal's blue ribbon.