CALEB GIBBS STATE COLOR GUARD COMMANDERS MEDAL SET

Caleb Gibbs State Color Guard Commanders Medal Set

(certificate included) 

Presented By:  State President or State Color Guard Commander

Approved By: State President

Summary:  The Caleb Gibbs State Color Guard Commander’s Medal is awarded to a State Color Guard Commander after completion of 2 years in office. The State President is the approving authority for this award upon the recommendation of the State Color Guard Commander. The medal may be presented for retroactive service, so that any living past State Color Guard Commander may receive it.  A likeness of Major Caleb Gibbs will be the face of the medal.  Major Gibbs was the Commander of Washington’s Guard from May 1776 to January 1781. 

Description:  The front of the medal depicts a likeness of Major Caleb Gibbs, the commander of Washington’s Guard. The inscription reads, “Color Guard Commander’s Medal” “Caleb Gibbs, Commander, Washington’s Guard”.  The ribbon colors are blue and buff.

Subsequent Presentation is Authorized: An Oak Leaf Cluster will be awarded for every 2 years of additional service as the State Color Guard Commander.