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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.
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 ...
The general star and medal are issued for any active service in a combat zone, which one or ones being distinguished by additional clasps that are worn on the medal's ribbon. Such medals presently recognised in the Canadian honours system are: Korea Medal: recognising combat service in the Korean War, 1950–1953
All units of the Canadian Armed Forces have an order of precedence that determines seniority; it often decides such matters as which unit forms up to the right (senior side) of other units on a ceremonial parade, or the order in which marches or calls are played at a mess dinner.
Further awards after 10 years were believed covered by the Canadian Forces' Decoration, which was awarded after 12 years and a clasp added for every 10 years afterwards. Qualifying service could include prior active service in the active reserves of the Royal Canadian Navy and Royal Canadian Air Force or the regular or territorial forces of a ...
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]
The General Service Medal is a 36 millimetres (1.4 in) wide circular silver-coloured medal. The obverse of the medal bears the crowned effigy of the Queen of Canada with the inscription ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA above and CANADA below. The inscription is separated by small crosses pattée. The reverse bears a depiction of two crossed ...
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.