For Service in Civilian Defense Ribbons

To recognise the amount of volunteer work that indivisuals put into civilian defense in their local community, a series of service ribbons were issued.

As a volunteer accrued more hours, they could apply for one of six ribbons.

  • 500 hours — Two broad red stripes

  • 1,000 hours — Two broad blue stripes

  • 2,000 hours — Four narrow red stripes

  • 3,000 hours — Four narrow blue stripes

  • 4,000 hours — Four narrow red and blue stripes

  • 5,000 hours — Gold

The ribbons are much sought after, especially the later grades from 3,000 hours.

Five stacked military ribbons in red, blue, white, and gold, each with a circular 'CD' emblem in the center.

Unidentified CD ribbon variant

A rectangular ribbon with the American flag pattern and a logo with a blue circle, triangle, and red letters 'CD' in the center.
Poster with text 'For Service in Civilian Defense' and logos, featuring various striped ribbons indicating hours from 500 to 5,000, with a dark background and stylized geometric symbols.

I am trying to identify this ribbon bar. If you know what it is, and when it was issued, please drop me an message.