New Jersey Statutes Title 38A. Military and Veterans Law 38A § 15-8

a. The Governor may present in the name of the State of New Jersey a New Jersey Honor Guard Ribbon of appropriate design to any person who has served as a bugle performer at military funeral services in this State and who has performed a minimum of 30 funeral services for deceased veterans.

b. A star shall be awarded for 130 subsequent services within a two-year period. The award shall be displayed on the left of the Honor Guard Ribbon.

c. A second star shall be awarded for 200 subsequent services within a three-year period. The award shall be displayed on the right of the Honor Guard Ribbon.

d. No more than one ribbon shall be awarded to any person, except that a ribbon that is lost, destroyed, or rendered unfit for use without fault or neglect on the part of the person to whom it was issued may be replaced.

e. Determination of eligibility for an Honor Guard Ribbon shall be the responsibility of the Adjutant General of the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs or a designee. At a minimum, to be eligible to receive the ribbon, a bugler shall be certified by the department and shall supply official documentation of each performance to the department.