HI Medal for Merit

The Hawaii Medal of Merit Ribbon is officially hallmarked by the U.S. Institute of Heraldry. This is the highest Hawaii decoration that is given for acts of heroism or bravery, and for extraordinary achievement performed during Hawaii National Guard service. It may also be awarded to non-Guard members for outstanding service rendered to the National Guard. On January 1st, 1953 this award was authorized by EO. The ribbon has a color pattern that measures green (1/16 inch), brown (1/16 inch), green (9/16 inch), brown (9/16 inch), brown (1/16 inch), and green (1/16 inch) from left to right. Hawaii Medal of Merit 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.