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MINIATURE STATE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL

$32.50

This medal is a miniature medal only.

Precedence: 10
Year Authorized: 1998
Presented By: State Society
Approved By: Society President 

Description: The State Medal of Distinguished Service (“SMDS”) is diamond shaped with a blue SAR insignia surmounted on a white enamel background and trimmed in silver hanging from a drape of solid maroon ribbon.

Authorized Presentation: The incumbent State President may present one medal during his term (or each year of his term if elected to a multiyear term) at the Society’s Annual Meeting to a Compatriot in recognition for that Compatriot's conspicuous service to the State Society President during his administration. The SMDS is awarded by a State Society President at his discretion; no other approval is required.

Special Application Required. The State President must complete and forward to NSSAR Headquarters: (1) an application form (found on the SAR website), signed by the State President and the Secretary; and (2) the citation of award. The Merchandise Department will not ship the SMDS until receipt of the application form.

Subsequent Presentation NOT Authorized: A Compatriot may receive this medal only once. Oak leaf clusters or other ribbon attachments are not authorized.