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It is suspended from a 1.25 inches (32 mm) wide with a royal blue centre 0.5 inches (13 mm) flanked by two equal stripes of scarlet and dark green, the dark green being on the edges. The ribbon was issued during the war; the medal after the war. The medal was designed by the war artist Major Charles Comfort. [6]
The medal was initially issued in 1899 and had to be applied for. [5] The application period was later extended to 1907, then to 1928. [3] With late applications, 17,623 medals were awarded, [2] including 15,300 to members of Canadian units. [5] The medal, 1.4 inches (36 mm) in diameter, is silver and has a plain straight swivel suspender. [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.
Still, the beginnings of a distinct Canadian honours system came in March 1934, with the creation of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Long Service Medal by royal warrant of King George V, issued on the advice of the Cabinet of R. B. Bennett; this was the first time an honour specific to Canada and for service in Canada had been established by ...
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 "Infantry regiments of Canada in World War II" The following 65 pages are in this category, out of 65 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
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. This is ...
The Arctic Star medal recognises service between 1941 and 1945 delivering vital aid to the Soviet Union, running the gauntlet of enemy submarine, air and surface ship attacks. This list of military awards and decorations of World War II is an index to articles on notable military awards presented by the combatants during World War II