Hawaii National Guard Service Medal Ribbon
Hawaii National Guard Service Medal Ribbon
History
Established on January 1, 1930, the Hawaii National Guard Service Medal honors Hawaii National Guard members who carry out 10 consecutive years of honorable service, allowing for a 60-day reenlistment grace period.
Composed of the Hawaii Army National Guard and Hawaii Air National Guard, the Hawaii National Guard has seen incarnations as a nineteenth-century militia and the Hawaii Territorial Guard before establishment in its current form in 1942. The Army and Air components are both headquartered in Honolulu; the latter was officially recognized by the federal government on November 4, 1946.
Details
The medal is in the shape of a cross with two-pointed, round-tipped ends and ridges between them. In the center appears the image of a fish holding a key and the words “HAWAII NATIONAL GUARD.” The ribbon features a red section on the right with a thin vertical gold stripe toward the edge and a gold section on the left with a thin vertical red stripe toward the edge.
Bronze Kahili devices and numeral clasps may be issued to indicate subsequent terms of service.
Precedence
Next Higher: Hawaii National Guard Commendation Medal
Next Lower: Hawaii National Guard State Active Duty
Hawaii National Guard Service Medal Ribbon