District Of Columbia National Guard Unit Crest (Capital Guardians) - Sold in Pairs SBBP~228_ARMYDISTMED-plate While the award was first

While the award was first created in 1949 the first awards were not issued until 1958 to Petty Officers Earl Leyda and Raymond Johnson for their actions in saving workers from the Oswego Water Works Tunnel under Lake Ontario

3rd Infantry Division

"The Lone Star State

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District Of Columbia National Guard Unit Crest (Capital Guardians) - Sold in Pairs SBBP~228_ARMYDISTMED-plate While the award was firstUnited States Army District Of Columbia National Guard Unit Crest (Capital Guardians) Criteria: These distinctive unit insignia (DUI) are worn by the District of Columbia Army National Guard, Joint Force Headquarters. Originally approved for wear in 1972. The DC ARNG was formed in 1802 by President Thomas Jefferson. Since the District of Columbia is a capital and not a state, the guard is placed under the authority of the President of the United