Connecticut National Guard Medal of Valor Ribbon
Connecticut National Guard Medal of Valor Ribbon
History
The Connecticut National Guard Medal of Valor honors Connecticut National Guard members who demonstrate heroic acts or feats of bravery exceeding expectations and typically involving the risk of life.
Composed of the Connecticut Army National Guard and the Connecticut Air National Guard, the Connecticut National Guard dates all the way back to militia activity in 1672. The Air component originally formed in 1917 in support of World War I efforts but was not established in its present form until 1946; its current numbers are estimated at 1,200. The Connecticut Army National Guard is recognized as the country’s oldest branch of the military.
Details
The medal is gold and features three grapevines, an image adapted from the State Seal, encircled by the words “FOR VALOR CONN.” and a laurel wreath around the exterior rim. The medal is joined to the ribbon by an eagle; the ribbon is dark blue with no additional decoration.
Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster
Silver Oak Leaf Cluster
Precedence
Next Higher: Colorado National Guard Recruiting
Next Lower: Connecticut National Guard Medal of Merit
Connecticut National Guard Medal of Valor Ribbon