Pennsylvania National Guard Cross for Valor Medal Ribbon
Pennsylvania National Guard Cross for Valor Medal Ribbon
History
The Pennsylvania National Guard Cross for Valor Medal honors Pennsylvania National Guard members who carry out heroic or valorous acts in excess of normal expectations.
Made up of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard and the Pennsylvania Air National Guard, the Pennsylvania National Guard is among the largest state guards in the US. The Army component, headquartered in Harrisburg, dates back to a 1747 militia founded by Benjamin Franklin that went by the name “the Associators.” The Air component, based in Annville, traces its roots back to 1924, when the 103d Observation Squadron was formed.
Details
The ribbon is yellow and is bisected by a thin vertical dark blue stripe; it also features dark blue edging.
Precedence
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Pennsylvania National Guard Cross for Valor Medal Ribbon