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The Cross of Valour was conceived of as a replacement for the Order of Canada's Medal of Courage, which had never been awarded since its creation in 1967.On the advice of her Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, the Cross of Valour was initiated on 1 May 1972 by Queen Elizabeth II, and presented for the first time on 20 July of the same year.
The Cross of Valour is a gold, straight-armed cross pattée with diminishing rays between the arms. It is ensigned with the Crown of St Edward. The obverse has the shield and crest of the Commonwealth Coat of Arms surmounted by a Federation Star. A suspender bar is engraved with the words 'For Valour'.
Several English-speaking nations have a medal called the "Medal of Bravery" or the "Medal of Valor", including Canada and Tanzania.The three Canadian Bravery Decorations were created in 1972, to recognize people who risked their lives to try to save or protect the lives of others: the Cross of Valour (C.V.) recognizes acts of the most conspicuous courage in circumstances of extreme peril; the ...
The Cross of Valour may refer to one of a number of decorations: Cross for Military Valour, a French military award; Cross of Valour (Australia), Australia's highest civil award; Cross of Valour (Canada), Canada's highest civil award; Cross of Valour (Greece) (Αριστείο Ανδρείας), Greece's highest military award
Cross of Valour, Star of Courage, Medal of Bravery (from left to right) The Canadian Bravery Decorations are a group of three Canadian decorations that are awarded for bravery. They were established in 1972 and are part of the Canadian Honours System that was created in 1967.
The Cross of Valour (Polish: Krzyż Walecznych) is a Polish military decoration. It was introduced by the Council of National Defense on 11 August 1920. It is awarded to an individual who "has demonstrated deeds of valour and courage on the field of battle." It may be awarded to the same person up to four times. [1]
The Victoria Cross (VC) is the highest and most prestigious decoration of the British decorations system.It is awarded for valour "in the presence of the enemy" to members of the British Armed Forces and may be awarded posthumously.
Cross on Silesian Ribbon of Valour and Merit: 1921 Cross of Military Merits of Central Lithuania: 1922 Medal za Ratowanie Ginących Life Saving Medal: 1928 Army Medal for War 1939-45 Medal Wojska za Wojnę 1939-45: 1945 Air Force Medal for War 1939-45 Medal Lotniczy za Wojnę 1939-45: 1945 Navy Medal for War 1939-45 Medal Morski za Wojnę 1939 ...