LA General Excellence Medal

The Louisiana General Excellence Medal Ribbon is officially hallmarked by the U.S. Institute of Heraldry. This award is issued to those who meet all of the following requirements; completion of four continuous years (originally 6 non-consecutive years) of active service, willingly complying with the demands of the military environment, conducting oneself in such exemplary manner to distinguish one from fellow soldiers, and having no record of disciplinary action during the qualifying period. On December 4th, 1933 this award was authorized by GO 7, and the issue began the following year. The ribbon has blue ends on the left and right side that measure ⅛ inch and a gray middle that is 1 ⅛ inch wide. Louisiana General Excellence 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.