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Recipients of Canadian military awards and decorations (6 C) Pages in category "Military awards and decorations of Canada" The following 27 pages are in this category, out of 27 total.
The full membership of the Order of Canada and Order of Military Merit, as well as all winners of Canadian bravery decorations will typically also receive commemorative medals automatically, while for members of the Canadian Forces, merit with length of service and prestige of current appointment is considered. [90]
Canadian Forces' Decoration clasp (current type) Canadian Forces' Decoration clasp (George VI type) A clasp, also known as a bar, is awarded for every 10 years of subsequent service. [ 1 ] The clasp is tombac and is 1 ⁄ 4 inch (6.4 mm) high, has the Canadian coat of arms in the centre surmounted by a crown, and is gold in colour.
Military awards and decorations of Canada (3 C, 27 P) Pages in category "Orders, decorations, and medals of Canada" The following 9 pages are in this category, out of 9 total.
The Star of Military Valour (French: Étoile de la vaillance militaire) is a military decoration that is, within the Canadian system of honours, the second highest award for military valour, [1] and one of three honours for military valour awarded by the Canadian monarch, generally through his or her viceroy-in-Council.
The Canadian monarch—at present King Charles III —is seen as the fount of honour [5] and is thus at the apex of the Order of Military Merit as its sovereign, [n 2] followed by the governor general of Canada who serves as the fellowship's chancellor, and the chief of the Defence Staff who is the principal commander. [1]
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The Medal of Military Valour (French: Médaille de la vaillance militaire) is a military decoration that is, within the Canadian system of honours, the third highest award for military valour, [1] and one of three honours for military valour gifted by the Canadian monarch, generally through his or her viceroy-in-Council.