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