WV Emergency Service Ribbon

The West Virginia Emergency Service Ribbon is officially hallmarked by the U.S. Institute of Heraldry. This ribbon is awarded for service by any member of the West Virginia National Guard in active military service of the state in the aid of civil authorities for the purpose(s) of upholding the law and preserving order, protecting lives and property, aiding citizens in disasters, or other similar service duly ordered by the governor. It can also be awarded for 30 days of service in the U.S. Armed Forces as members of the West Virginia National Guard called or ordered to service by the President of the United States. This award was authorized by the state legislature at the same time as the CM. Current statutory authority for the award is recorded in Sec 15-1G-12. Comes in a color design of having blue (⅛ inch) and white (5/32 inch) stripe combination with a yellow middle patch that is ½ inch wide. West Virginia Emergency Service 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.