ND Distinguished Service Medal

The North Dakota Distinguished Service Medal Ribbon is officially hallmarked by the U.S. Institute of Heraldry. The highest North Dakota decoration is awarded for extraordinary heroism or devotion to duty by any member or former member of the North Dakota National Guard; or by any former member of the US Armed Forces or the National Guard of another state who performs outstanding and extraordinary service for the North Dakota National Guard. On April 1st, 1937 this award was authorized by GO 4. Statutory authority was provided in Ch 221, Sec 77, Laws of North Dakota, approved on March 12th, 1941. On the ends of the ribbon has a striped color pattern of green (⅛ inch), gold (⅛ inch), and green (⅛ inch) with a white middle measuring ½ inch and three green stars in the middle. North Dakota 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.