Meritorious Service Medal

The Meritorious Service Medal Ribbon is awarded by the United States Armed Forces to recognize exceptional non-combat service that doesn’t meet the caliber of the Legion of Merit Medal Ribbon. The ribbon is maroon and features one vertical stripe towards each edge.

  • Type:

    Military medal (Decoration)

  • Awarded for:

    Accompanies the Meritorious Service Medal

  • Presented by:

    Recipients of the Meritorious Service Medal

  • Status:

    Currently used

  • Established:

    1969 (along with Meritorious Service Medal)