NC Commendation Medal

The North Carolina Commendation Medal Ribbon is officially hallmarked by the U.S. Institute of Heraldry. This state decoration is awarded for heroism, outstanding achievement or service, or performance of a specific act on behalf of the North Carolina National Guard by any member or former member of armed forces discharged under honorable conditions. An award for outstanding service will not be made for a period of service of less than six months. On June 16th, 1975 this award was authorized by the state legislature, as passed in HB 874 and recorded in Ch 604. Comes with red ends and middle and white and blue stripes that are 1/16 inch wide. North Carolina Commendation Medal Ribbons are made with the highest government standards and are US Military approved. All ribbons of the US Military are made in the USA. 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.