CA Service Medal

The California Service Medal Ribbon is officially hallmarked by the U.S. Institute of Heraldry. This ribbon is awarded upon completion of 10 years of service in the California National Guard, NM, SG, SMR, State Militia, Defense and Security Corps, National Guard Reserve, or 10 years combined service in any of the organizations above. This award, the oldest of all medals awarded for longevity by any of the various states, was authorized on March 20th, 1889 by the state legislature. Comes in a stripe color pattern of blue, golden-yellow, blue, and a golden yellow center that measures ¼ inch. California 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 by US Veterans. 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.