The New York Aid to Civil Authority Medal is an award of the State of New York given to the New York State Organized Militia. The New York Aid to Civil Authority Ribbon is awarded any member of the New York Organized Militia who performs any period of state active duty. For each succeeding award, a medal device (shield) will be attached to the suspension ribbon and service ribbon. These devices shall be: Silver (to represent one additional award) gold (to represent five additional awards)