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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
The medal is decagonal (ten-sided, representing the ten provinces), 36 millimetres across the flats, with raised busts. [1] The King George VI medal is .800 fine silver and gilded. The Queen Elizabeth II and King Charles III medal is tombac (a copper-zinc alloy). A gilded copper version was introduced in 2008.
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.
Any person who, prior to June 1, 1972, was a member of a British order or the recipient of a British decoration or medal may wear the insignia of the decoration or medal together with the insignia of any Canadian order, decoration or medal that the person is entitled to wear, the proper sequence being the following:
Pages in category "Canadian recipients of the Military Medal" The following 43 pages are in this category, out of 43 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. B.
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 ...
The Special Service Medal (French: Médaille du service spécial) is a service medal awarded to members of the Canadian Forces. The medal was established by letters patent by Queen Elizabeth II on 16 June 1984. Recipients of this medal must have performed, "service under exceptional circumstances". [2]