SD Medal of Valor

The South Dakota Medal of Valor Ribbon is officially hallmarked by the U.S. Institute of Heraldry. This decoration is awarded for heroism, not involving actual conflict with an armed enemy, by any member of the South Dakota National Guard while in the Armed Forces of the United States. Awards will not be made solely on the basis of having to save a life. The award may also be presented for heroism while performing normal civilian functions and/or duties while a member of the South Dakota National Guard. On March 8th, 1961 the Medal of Valor was authorized by the state legislature. On the left and right ends of the ribbon, it displays the color pattern of white (1/32 inch), red (¼ inch), white (¼ inch), and the middle is ¼ inch wide. South Dakota Medal of Valor Ribbons are made with the highest government standards and are US Military approved. All ribbons of the US Military are made in the USA by US Veterans. Ribbons are unmounted and do not come with a holding bar. To purchase this ribbon for yourself or a family member's shadow box, or display case, we require a DD-214 or other valid proof that this medal was honorably awarded.