The Cross Carries a Shield with the Coat-Of-Arms in Colored Enamel Of

LOUISIANA CONTINUED FROM PAGE ! Seal of Louisiana in gold. planted over the the cross carries a shield with the coat-of-arms Cross of St. Andrbw in blue enamel, the whole in colored enamel of the countries having had encircled with a wreath of laurel in gold. The jurisdiction over the Louisiana Territory. Be- medal is suspended by a ring with a fleur de lis ginning at the top and following clockwise are clasp, and is worn with a neck ribbon of Navy the shields of the United States, Spain, the blue with white borders. French Republic, and the Bourbon Kingdom of 3. The Louisiana War Cross: will be France. In the center is the Seal of Louisiana awarded to members of the Louisiana National in gold, planted over the St. Andrew’s Cross of Guard who served honorably as such for a peri- the Confederacy, in blue enamel. The whole od. of at least 90 days during a National Emer- is mounted on a gold plaque of eight :acanthus gency in Federal Service and specifically dur- leaves over a wreath of laurel in green enamel, ing a period beginning with the declaration of all in high relief. The medal has a total di- war and ending on the last day of actual hos- ameter of 2~ inches and is worn around the tilities. neck with a l~-inch wide, blood red ribbon. The cross consists of a bronze medal, 2. The Louisiana Distinguished Service l~-inch in diameter, bearing the Seal of Louisi- Medal: This medal will be awarded to any ana superimposed on a Greek cross of red person who served honorably in the Active enamel. The dates of major wars in which the Louisiana National Guard while in State ser- recipient served will be inscribed on the arms vice and who during this period performed of the cross. The name of the recipient and exceptionally meritorious duty of great respon- date surrounded with the inscription "Honor- sibility or who by unselfish and untiring acti- able Service to Louisiana" will be on the re- vities has rendered a distinct service in fur- verse. The War Cross is suspended by a thering the security and welfare of the State. ribbon of red, bordered with white. The Louisiana Distinguished Service Medal consists of a Greek cross in red enamel, 1~ inches ;n diameter, the arms of the cross bearing the four significant dates: 1682, The Dis- covery of LaSalle; 1718, The Settlement by Bienville; 1769, The Cession to Spain; 1803, The Cession to the U. S. In the center is the

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4. The Louisiana General Excellence Medal: is awarded to any enlisted man who served honorably in the Active Louisiana Na- tional Guard while in service of the State and who during this period shall have: a. com- pleted 6 continuous years of honorable service; b. attended 90% of ordered drills for 6 years; THE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL c. missed not exceeding one ordered tour of

Tall= 11,llll=n/ll Ol! IlI=CTOlilR 6. Fleur de Lis: A bronze fleur de lis, 5/16 inch in height, will be awarded in lieu of a second decoration or award, with the exception of the Louisiana Medal of Honor which shall be awarded only once tO any individual. A silver fleur de lis is authorized to be worn in lieu of 5 bronze fleur de lis. 7. The Louisiana Emergency Service Medal: This medal will be awarded to any person who served honorably in the Active Louisi- ana National Guard while in State Service and GENERAL EXCELLENCE MEDAL who during this period was called into service summer training duty during a six-year period; for a major tour of State Emergency Duty, such d. qualified in his individual arm; e. had good as Flood Duty, Hurricane Disaster Service, conduct during the above period; f. been certi- Riots, etc. fied as outstanding in all soldierly qualities and as being loyal and efficient. The medal consists of a miniature seal of the State of Louisiana surrounded by a wreath of laurel with the words "Soldier’s Medal For General Excellence" separating wreath from seal. The ribbon is gray with blue borders. 5. The Louisiana Cross of Merit: is awarded to any person who served honorably in the Active Louisiana National Guard while in the service of the State and who during this period distinguished himself by exceptionally EMERGENCY SERVICE MEDAL meritorious, military conduct in a duty of re- sponsibility. The Emergency Service Medal is a bronze medal, 1Y4 inch in diameter, bearing the Seal The cross has the same features as the of the State with elongated triangles of blue Louisiana Distinguished Service Medal, with enamel on its diagonals. On the reverse is the the exception that the wreath of laurel is in name of the recipient and date surrounded by green enamel and the fleur de lis on the sus- the inscription "Honorable Service to Louisi- pension ring is omitted, and is not worn around ana." The medal is suspended from a yellow the neck.The ribbon is white bordered with blue. ribbon bordered with red. A bronze, 5/16 inch fleur de lis shall be worn on the ribbon for each additional tour of duty. A silver fleur de lis is worn in lieu of five bronze fleur de lis. 8. The Louisiana Longevity Medals: These medals are awarded for honorable service in the Active Louisiana National Guard. The Five Year Medal is of bronze, 1~ inch in diameter, bearing the Seal of Louisiana. The length of service is indicated in multiples- of five years by addition of a 5/16 inch high bronze fleur de lis up to, and including 20 years service. THE CROSS OF MERIT $ ¯ It.ARCH, 1955 LONGEVITY MEDALS

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