N.D. Cent. Code § 37-01-09
37-01-09. Service medals
37-01-09. Service medals
The commander in chief of the national guard of this state may issue an order providing
suitable service medals or ribbons or marks of distinction for all officers and enlisted members
who have served in the national guard for an aggregate period of five, ten, twenty, thirty, and
forty years, respectively, and for a like service thereafter or for service on active duty with the
armed forces of the United States. Such service medals or ribbons may also be awarded to any
member of the armed forces of the United States who shall serve in an active duty capacity with
the North Dakota national guard for a period of two or more years.