Georgia State Defense Force Unit Commander’s Award with Large Gold Frame Ribbon
Georgia State Defense Force Unit Commander’s Award with Large Gold Frame Ribbon
History
The Georgia State Defense Force Unit Commander’s Award honors Georgia State Defense Force Units that demonstrate outstanding service to set themselves apart from other units.
Distinct from the Georgia National Guard but still under the aegis of the Georgia Department of Defense, the Georgia State Defense Force is a group of uncompensated volunteers who serve and assist the state in times of need. Headquartered in Marietta, the GSDF traces its roots back to General James Oglethorpe’s colonial militia in the eighteenth century, which contributed to Revolutionary War efforts against the British Crown.
Details
The ribbon is white with a vertical light blue stripe on each edge; it features a gold frame with a leaf pattern.
Precedence
Georgia State Defense Force Unit Commander’s Award with Large Gold Frame Ribbon