ME Distinguished Service Award

The Maine Distinguished Service Award Ribbon is officially hallmarked by the U.S. Institute of Heraldry. This award is for exceptionally distinguished service in a duty of great responsibility; outstanding, unselfish, and untiring activities in support of the Maine National Guard; rendering distinct service in furthering the security and welfare of the state when in state service, or performing an act of heroism. On May 2nd, 1980 this ribbon was authorized by MeARNG Reg 672-11. Statutory authority was provided by Sec 3, Ch 460, approved September 23rd, 1983. On the left and right side of the ribbon displays a color pattern of blue (⅛ inch), yellow (⅛ inch), blue (⅛ inch), white (1/16 inch), red (¼ inch), and a white middle that measures 1/16 inch. Maine Distinguished Service Award 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.