N.C. Gen. Stat. § 127A-46: Authority to wear medals, ribbons and other awards.

The Adjutant General may prescribe those medals, ribbons and other awards and decorations that may be worn by members of the militia, not inconsistent with regulations of the respective Armed Forces of the United States. (1939, c. 344; 1959, c. 218, s. 16; 1967, c. 563, s. 4; 1975, c. 604, s. 2; 2011-195, s. 1(a).)