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The Canadian Forces' Decoration (post-nominal letters CD) was initiated in 1949 and first awarded in September 1951. The medal replaced all other long service awards for those joining the Canadian Forces after September 1939. It is awarded to members of the Canadian Forces of all ranks who
Note—Canadians can still be awarded British Medals as well as Medals from other countries but they must first be approved by the Government of Canada. (See Nickle Resolution ) These items are worn at the end of the current order of precedence, and one receiving a British Order, Decoration or Medal after 1 June 1972 will abide by the normal ...
This list of military decorations is an index to articles about notable military decorations. It is organized by country in alphabetical order and in order of precedence. Note that there are many pages which overlap the domain of this page, including military awards and decorations and campaign medal, and pages mentioned within category:Military awards and decorations, category:Battle honours ...
The King George VI medal has the name and rank of the person to whom the medal was awarded engraved on the reverse of the solid bar while the Queen Elizabeth II and King Charles III medal has the name and rank engraved around the edge of the medal. Early Queen Elizabeth II medals have the letters stamped rather than engraved. [3]
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 highest purely military decoration of Georgia. It is divided into three degrees. The Military Courage Medal is awarded for heroic and daring actions while carrying out military duties. Greece: Medal for Gallantry: The Medal for Gallantry formally replaced the Cross of Valour as the top military award in 1974, but it has never been conferred.
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 Victoria Cross (VC; French: Croix de Victoria) was created in 1993, perpetuating the lineage of the British Victoria Cross, while serving as the highest award within the Canadian honours system, taking precedence over all other orders, decorations, and medals. It is awarded by either the Canadian monarch or his viceregal representative, the ...