The State of Maryland Commendation Medal may be awarded to any active or former member of the Maryland National Guard, any member of the active or retired military service who shall have distinguished themselves by meritorious and outstanding service to the Maryland National Guard and the State of Maryland

Maryland

Maryland is a U.S. state located in the Mid Atlantic region of the United States, bordering Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia to its south and west; Pennsylvania to its north; and Delaware to its east...

. To qualify for this decoration, the individual’s achievement should have been such that it clearly places him or her above their peers. For example, clearly outstanding and exceptional accomplishment of one or more special or difficult tasks would justify this award.

Description

The ribbon consists of vertical stripes red, white, black, yellow, white, and red. The black area of the ribbon will be worn to the wearer’s right and bright gold (yellow) to the wearer’s left. A gold color metal and enamel device 7/8 inch height and 1 inch in width overall, consisting of the shield, coronet, supporters and motto scroll and motto from the complete heraldic achievement of Lord Baltimore as delineated on the reverse side of the official seal

Seal of Maryland

The Great Seal of the State of Maryland is the official government emblem of the State of Maryland in the United States. Its official service is to authenticate acts by the Maryland General Assembly, but it is also used for display purposes at most state buildings...

 of the state of Maryland

Maryland

Maryland is a U.S. state located in the Mid Atlantic region of the United States, bordering Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia to its south and west; Pennsylvania to its north; and Delaware to its east...

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