NC Meritorious Service Medal

The North Carolina Meritorious Service Medal Ribbon is officially hallmarked by the U.S. Institute of Heraldry. This state decoration is awarded to any member, former member, or deceased member of the armed forces for heroism, meritorious achievement, or meritorious service to the North Carolina National Guard. An award for meritorious service will not be made for a period of service of less than two years. On March 11th, 1974 this award was authorized by the state legislature, as passed in HB 1513 and recorded in Ch 1124. Current statutory authority is contained in Article 3, Sec 127A-43. The ribbon comes in the color red with blue stripes throughout the ribbon and is ready to be worn on uniform. North Carolina Meritorious Service 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.