IA Distinguished Service Medal

The Iowa Distinguished Service Medal Ribbon is officially hallmarked by the U.S. Institute of Heraldry. This attractive decoration is awarded for exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility by any person while serving in the state of Iowa or the Iowa National guard in any capacity. Evidence of conspicuously significant achievement, or, service in a succession of high positions of great importance is required. On October 1st, 1984 this award was authorized by the AG, and promulgated by IGNR 672-1 on January 28th, 1985. The ribbon has a color design of a thick blue stripe, thick left red stripe, and a thin white middle stripe. Iowa Distinguished 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.