SDCL § 33-3-29: Awards to outstanding members of guard authorized.

The adjutant general, from the funds appropriated for the support and maintenance of the national guard, shall procure and issue to the members and former members of the national guard, entitled thereto by reason of heroic and outstanding acts or accomplishments in connection with their service in the national guard of this state, decorations, medals, trophies, badges, ribbons, and awards, under such regulations and according to the design and pattern thereof, as may be determined by the adjutant general.