MN Medal for Merit

The Minnesota Medal of Merit is officially hallmarked by the U.S. Institute of Heraldry. This ribbon is awarded for distinguished performance of a duty of great responsibility in connection with the Minnesota National Guard and in the interest of the security and welfare of the state, by any member of the Minnesota National Guard while in the military service of the state. The duty must carry a high degree of responsibility for the successful operation of a unit or organization that requires the exercise of judgment and decisions affecting operations, plans, policies, or the lives and well-being of others. The authorization of this ribbon is the same as the Medal of Valor and in 1928 there was 300 Medal of Merit awarded. On the left and right side of the ribbon, it displays the color red that measures ½ inch and the middle is yellow measuring ⅜ inch wide. Minnesota 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 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.