Listing of awards
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| Official name of award | Category/campaign | Post nominal | Criteria | Image | Info link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Cross | Military Valour Decorations (1993) | VC | Canada’s highest award for military valour/gallantry in action. |  | https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/medals-decorations/details/36 |
| Companion of the Distinguished Service Order | Gallantry Decorations (pre-1972) | DSO | Awarded for meritorious or distinguished service by officers of the armed forces during wartime, typically in actual combat. Also to senior officers for highly successful command. |  | https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/medals-decorations/details/40 |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal | Gallantry Decorations (pre-1972) | DCM | Awarded for gallantry by other ranks in combat below that which would warrant award of a VC. |  | https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/medals-decorations/details/49 |
| Star of Military Valour | Military Valour Decorations (1993) | SMV | Awarded for valour in action that does not warrant award of the VC. |  | https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/medals-decorations/details/105 |
| Military Cross | Gallantry Decorations (pre-1972) | MC | The third level award for gallantry by officers (and in exceptional cases to WOs) in action after VC and DSO. |  | https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/medals-decorations/details/45 |
| Military Medal | Gallantry Decorations (pre-1972) | MM | The third level award for gallantry by other ranks in action after VC and DCM. |  | https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/medals-decorations/details/53 |
| Medal of Military Valour | Military Valour Decorations (1993) | MMV | The third level award for gallantry in action after VC and SMV. |  | https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/medals-decorations/details/108 |
| Sacrifice Medal | Wounded or died as a result of hostile action. | Awarded to CAF membersCanadian that have, on or after 7 Oct 2001, died or been wounded under honourable circumstances as a direct result of hostile action. |  | https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/medals-decorations/details/112 | |
| Order of Canada | Companion Officer Member | CC OC CM | National Order. Awarded for service to Canada at national/regional/local levels. |  | https://www.gg.ca/en/honours/canadian-honours/order-canada/levels-and-insignia |
| Order of the British Empire (Military Division) | Commander Officer Member | CBE OBE MBE | National Order. Awarded in 3 grades for meritorious service in the conduct or support of military operations. |  | https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/medals-decorations/details/41 |
| British Empire Medal | Merit and Brave Conduct (pre-1972) | BEM | For Gallantry or Merit, but of a degree less than that required to earn a higher award. |  | https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/medals-decorations/details/56 |
| Order of Military Merit | Commander Officer Member | CMM OMM MMM | National Order awarded in 3 grades. Recognizes dedication and meritorious service in duties of exceptional responsibility by members of the CAF. |  | https://www.gg.ca/en/honours/canadian-honours/directory-honours/order-military-merit |
| Meritorious Service Cross. (Military and Civilian) | Meritorious Service Decoration (1984) | MSC | Recognizes a military deed or activity that brings considerable benefit or great honour to the Canadian Forces. |  | https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/medals-decorations/details/107 |
| Meritorious Service Medal (Military and Civilian) | Meritorious Service Decoration (1991) | MSM | Recognizes a military deed or activity that has been performed in a highly professional manner that brings benefit or honour to the Canadian Forces. | https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/medals-decorations/details/110#inline_content_modal_a | https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/medals-decorations/details/110 |
| Order of St Michael and St George | Companion | CMG | Exceptional service to the Commonwealth not of a military nature. Replaced by the Order of the British Empire for military service after World War 1. | https://www.blatherwick.net/documents/British%20Orders%20to%20Canadians/04%20-%20CMG%20Order%20of%20St.%20Michael%20%26%20St.%20George.pdf | |
| Royal Victorian Order | Commander Lieutenant Member Medal | CVO LVO MVO RVM | Royal Order. Awarded in 3 grades for personal services to the Sovereign by the Sovereign. | https://www.gg.ca/en/honours/canadian-honours/directory-honours/royal-victorian-order | |
| The Most Venerable Order of St. John of Jerusalem | Knight Commander Officer Member | KStJ, CStJ, OStJ, MStJ | National Order. Awarded for varying degrees of service in pursuit of the values of the Order. | https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/medals-decorations/details/94 | |
| Order of Ontario | Member | O Ont | Provincial Order. Awarded for excellence and achievement by an Ontarian in any field. | https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/medals-decorations/details/97 | |
| Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship | Provincial Award | OMC | Recognizes people who have made exceptional long-term contributions to the quality of life in the province | https://www.ontario.ca/page/honours-and-awards-community | |
| Cross of Valour | Canadian Bravery Decorations (1972) | CV | Canada's highest award for non-combatant bravery. | https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/medals-decorations/details/80 | |
| Star of Courage | Canadian Bravery Decorations (1972) | SC | Canada’s second level civilian bravery award ranking after the CV. | https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/medals-decorations/details/106 | |
| Medal of Bravery | Canadian Bravery Decorations (1972) | MB | Canada’s third level civilian bravery award ranking after the CV and SC. | https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/medals-decorations/details/109 | |
| Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers | Recognition of Voluntary Service | https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/medals-decorations/details/192 | |||
| Mention in Dispatches | Commendation | MID | Recognizes valiant conduct, devotion to duty or other distinguished service in combat or near-combat conditions. Worn on the applicable campaign ribbon. | https://www.gg.ca/en/mention-dispatches | |
| Wound Stripe | Replaced by Sacrifice Medal in 2001 | Soldiers injured through hostile action prior to 7 Oct 2001 | http://www.canadiansoldiers.com/insignia/woundstripes.htm | ||
| Memorial Cross | Awarded to Next of Kin of CAF Members who die while serving or as a result of their service. | The Memorial Cross is granted to up to three recipients previously identified by the member whose death is the result of an injury or disease related to military service, regardless of location. | https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/medals-decorations/details/223 | ||
| Commander in Chief’s Commendation | Commendation | Unit commendation restricted to war or war-like conditions in an active theatre of operations. Only worn by those serving at the time. | https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/medals-decorations/details/213 | ||
| Vice-Regal Commendation | Commendation | For outstanding service to the Office of the Lt Gov. | https://www.gg.ca/en/vice-regal-and-commissioners-commendation | ||
| Chief of Defence Staff Commendation | Commendation | Recognizes deeds or activities beyond the demand of normal duty that reflect positively on the CAF. | https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/medals-decorations/details/216 | ||
| Command Commendation | Commendation | Recognizes deeds or activities beyond the demand of normal duty at Command (ARMY) level. | https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/medals-decorations/details/218 | ||
| Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation | Commendation | Awarded to individuals who have performed commendable service to the Veteran community. | https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/about-vac/who-we-are/department-officials/minister/commendation | ||
| Northwest Canada Medal | Red River Campaign 1885 | Awarded to soldiers taking part in the suppression of the Rebellion of 1885, but only to those who served west of Port Arthur. | https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/medals-decorations/details/3 | ||
| Queen's South Africa Medal | South African War (1899-1902) | Awarded to all who served in South Africa between 11 October 1899 and 31 May 1902. | https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/medals-decorations/details/4 | ||
| King’s South Africa Medal | South African War (1901-1902). (Note medal redesigned following the death of Queen Victoria. | When awarded always accompanied by the Queen’s South Africa Medal | https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/medals-decorations/details/5 | ||
| 1914-1915 Star | World War I | Awarded for service at the Front before 31 Dec 1915. 15th Battalion members who were serving at St Julien during the gas attack of 23 April 1915 received this medal. | https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/medals-decorations/details/7 | ||
| British War Medal (1914-18) | World War I | British War Medal Awarded those who served on Active Service between 5 Aug 1914 and 11 Nov 1918 | https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/medals-decorations/details/8 | ||
| Victory Medal (1914-18) | World War 1 | This medal was agreed to by all allies in March 1919 and uses a common ribbon. It is always accompanied by the War Medal. | https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/medals-decorations/details/10 | ||
| 1939-1945 Star | World War II | Originally awarded to 1st Canadian Division as the 1939-43 Star, this medal was issued for six months service overseas between 02 September 1939 and 08 May 1945. | https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/medals-decorations/details/11 | ||
| Africa Star | World War II | Awarded for a minimum one day service in an operational area of North Africa between 10 June 1940 and 12 May 1943. | https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/medals-decorations/details/15 | ||
| Italy Star | World War II | This medal was awarded for one day operational service in Sicily or Italy between 11 June 1943 and 08 May 1945. | https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/medals-decorations/details/18 | ||
| France and Germany Star | World War II | The France and Germany Star was awarded for one day or more of service in France, Belgium, Holland or Germany between 06 June 1944 (D-Day) and 08 May 1945. | https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/medals-decorations/details/19 | ||
| Defence Medal | World War II | Awarded to Canadians for six months service in Britain between 03 September 1939 and 08 May 1945 | https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/medals-decorations/details/20 | ||
| Canadian Volunteer Service Medal | World War II | Voluntarily served on Active Service and honourably 18 months between 3 September 1939 and 1 March 1947. Award of the clasp denotes a minimum of 60 days service outside Canada. | https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/medals-decorations/details/21 | ||
| War Medal (1939-45) | World War II | Served 28 days Active Service between 03 September 1939 and 02 September 1945. | https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/medals-decorations/details/23 | ||
| Canadian Korea Medal | Korea | Awarded for one day on the strength of an army unit in Korea; or 28 days afloat; or one sortie over Korea by a member of the RCAF, 02 July 1950 - 27 July 1953. | https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/medals-decorations/details/24 | ||
| Canadian Volunteer Service Medal for Korea | Korea | Awarded for one day on the strength of an army unit in Korea; or 28 days afloat; or one sortie over Korea by a member of the RCAF, 02 July 1950 - 27 July 1954. | https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/medals-decorations/details/25 | ||
| UN Korea Service Medal | Korea | The United Nations Service Medal was awarded for service from 27 June 1950 to 27 July 1954 and was earned for serving one day under United Nations' command in Korea or adjacent areas, including Japan and Okinawa. | https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/medals-decorations/details/26 | ||
| Gulf and Kuwait Medal | Gulf War | 30 days in theatre (between 02 August 1990 and 27 June 1991). Those who served for one day, or more in the theatre of operations, during actual hostilities (16 January 1991 to 03 March 1991) were awarded the medal and bar. | https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/medals-decorations/details/113 | ||
| Somalia Medal | Somalia | 90 days service in the theatre of operations during the period beginning on November 16, 1992 and ending on June 30,1993 | https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/medals-decorations/details/114 | ||
| South-West Asia Service Medal | Afghanistan | The medal with AFGHANISTAN bar is awarded for service in the theatre 30 days cumulative service in the operational area between 11 September 2001 and 31 Jul 2009. | https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/medals-decorations/details/115 | ||
| General Campaign Star (South West Asia) | Afghanistan | 30 days service between 24 April 2003 and 12 Mar 2009 or 14 days between to 13 Mar 14 to present. | https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/medals-decorations/details/117 | ||
| General Service Medal (South West Asia) | Afghanistan | 30 days service in support of ISAF operations between 24 April 2003 and 12 Mar 14. | https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/medals-decorations/details/120 | ||
| Operational Service Medal (South West Asia) | Afghanistan | 30 days service in support of operations. Normally awarded to non-CF (eg RCMP and civilian specialists) between 2001 and 2011. | https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/medals/medals-chart-index/operational-service-medal-south-west-asia-osm-swa.html | ||
| General Campaign Star - Expedition | OP Impact (Iraq) | 30 days service in Iraq between 1 Jan 2003 and 4 Oct 14 or 14 days between to 5 Oct 14 to present. | https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/medals-decorations/details/118 | ||
| General Service Medal-Expedition | OP Impact (outside Iraq) | 30 days service in in support of operation between 1 Jan 2003 and 4 Oct 14 or 14 days between to 5 Oct 14 to present. | https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/medals-decorations/details/121 | ||
| Operational Service Medal - Expedition | OP Impact (Israel/Jordon/Kuwait) | 30 cumulative days of service between 7 October 2001 and 14 May 2014, or 21 cumulative days of service from 15 May 2014 onwards. | https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/medals-decorations/details/127 | ||
| Operational Service Medal - Sierra Leone | OP SCULPTURE | 30 days in Sierra Leone between 31 July 2002 and 16 February 2013, or 21 days of service from 17 February 2013 onward. | https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/medals-decorations/details/123 | ||
| Operational Service Medal - Haiti | OP HALO | 30 cumulative days of service in Haiti between 6 March 2004 and 30 June 2017, or 21 cumulative days of service from 1 July 2017 onward. | https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/medals-decorations/details/124 | ||
| Operational Service Medal - Humanitas | Various | For service in approved humanitarian missions conducted in response to a disaster outside Canada for at least 30 cumulative days between 1 August 2009 and 27 April 2015, or 14 cumulative days of service from 28 April 2015 onward. | https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/medals-decorations/details/126 | ||
| Special Service Medal with NATO Bar | Special Service (1984) | 180 days - 1951-2004 and 45 days thereafter in an eligible mission. | https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/medals-decorations/details/128 | ||
| Special Service Medal with HUMANITAS Bar | 30 days prior to 30 July 2009 | https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/medals-decorations/details/128 | |||
| Special Service Medal with RANGER Bar | 4 years as a Canadian Ranger and completion of 3 qualifying patrols. | https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/medals-decorations/details/128 | |||
| Special Service Medal with EXPEDITION bar | 45 days after 1 Jul 2007. | https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/medals-decorations/details/128 | |||
| Special Service Medal with PEACE Bar. | 180 day between Nov 47 and 21 Jun 2001 when it was replaced by the Canadian Peacekeeping Service Medal. | https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/medals-decorations/details/128 | |||
| Canadian Peacekeeping Service Medal | Awarded for a minimum of 30 days cumulative service in a UN or international peacekeeping mission. Note: this is the only Canadian medal where award of a second mission medal is not considered duplicate recognition. | https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/medals-decorations/details/129 | |||
| UN Medal UNEF | UN Emergency Force (Egypt/Sinai) (1956-67) | 90 days consecutive service with UNEF between 07 November 1956 to 17 June 1967. | https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/medals-decorations/details/130 | ||
| UN Medal UNTSO | UN Truce Supervision Organization in Palestine (1948-present ) | Awarded for 6 months consecutive service ( later changed to 90) with UNTSO since 23 June 1948. | https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/medals-decorations/details/131 | ||
| UN Medal UNMOGIP | UN Military Observation Group in India and Pakistan (1948-present) | Awarded for 6 months consecutive service between with UNMOGIP from 20 January 1949 to the present (Canadian participation ended 20 January 1979). | https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/medals-decorations/details/133 | ||
| UN Medal UNFICYP | UN Force in Cyprus (1964-present) | Awarded for 30 days service between 27 March 1964 and 27 March 1965 and for 90 days consecutive after that. | https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/medals-decorations/details/137 | ||
| UN Medal UNEFME | UN Emergency Force Middle East (1973-79) | Awarded for 90 days consecutive service between 26 October 1973 to 24 July 1979. | https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/medals-decorations/details/139 | ||
| UN Medal UNDOF | UN Disengagement Observation Force Golan Heights (1974-present) | Awarded for 90 days consecutive service between 1 June 1974 to the present. | https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/medals-decorations/details/140 | ||
| UN Medal UNIIMOG | UN Military Observation Group in Iran/Iraq (1988-91) | Awarded for 90 days consecutive between 09 August 1988 to 28 February 1991. | https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/medals-decorations/details/142 | ||
| UN Medal UNGOMAP | UN Good Offices Mission to Afghanistan and Pakistan (1988-1990) | Awarded for 90 days consecutive service between 01 May 1988 to 15 March 1990 | https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/medals-decorations/details/132 | ||
| UN Medal UNTAG | UN Transition Assistance Group Namibia (1989-90) | Awarded for 90 days consecutive service between 01 April 1989 to 31 March 1990. | https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/medals-decorations/details/143 | ||
| UN Medal UNPROFOR | UN Protection Force Yugoslavia (1992-95) | Awarded for 90 days consecutive service from 01 March 1992 to 19 December 1995. | https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/medals-decorations/details/149 | ||
| UN Medal UNTAC | UN Transitional Authority in Cambodia (1992-93) | Awarded for 90 days consecutive service from 16 March 1992 to 15 November 1993. | https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/medals-decorations/details/151 | ||
| UN Medal UNMIH | UN Mission in Haiti (1993- ) | Awarded for 90 consecutive days of service in any of: UNMIH; UNTMIH; MIPONUH. | https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/medals-decorations/details/156 | ||
| UN Medal UNIMEE | UN Mission in Ethiopia and Eritrea (2000-) | Awarded for 90 days consecutive service between 31 August 2000 to the present | https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/medals-decorations/details/166 | ||
| *NATO Medal, with a “Former Yugoslavia” bar (1992-2002) | IFOR/SFOR | 30 days commencing 1 July 1992 and ending 31 December 2002 | https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/medals/medals-chart-index/nato-medal-former-yugoslavia-nato-fy.html | ||
| *Non-Article 5 NATO Medal for Operations in the Balkans | SFOR (2003- ) | Awarded for 30 days continuous or 60 days cumulative service on the land or in the air spaces of the Former Republic of Yugoslavia between 1 January 2003 and ending on 29 March 2010 or service under Operation KOBOLD from August 2008. | https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/medals/medals-chart-index/non-article-5-nato-medal-operations-balkans.html | ||
| *Non-Article 5 NATO Medal for NATO Training Mission Iraq | NATO Training Mission (2004-2011) | 30 days continuous or 60 days cumulative service under NATO command or control in Iraq that provided direct support to NTIM-I and NTM-I, starting 18 August 2004 and ending at 31 December 2011 | https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/medals/medals-chart-index/non-article-5-nato-medal-service-nato-training-implementation-mission-nato-training-mission-iraq-ntm-iraq.html | ||
| ICSC Medal | International Commission for Supervision and Control (Indo-China) (1954-74) | 90 days cumulative service between 7 August 1954 to 15 June 1974 | https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/medals/medals-chart-index/international-commission-supervision-control-indo-china-icsc.html | ||
| ICCS Medal | International Commission for Control and Supervision (Vietnam) (1973) | 90 days cumulative service between 28 January 1973 to 30 April 1975. | https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/medals/medals-chart-index/international-commission-control-supervision-vietnam-iccs.html | ||
| MFO Medal | Multinational Force and Observers (Sinai) (1982- ) | six months cumulative service between 25 April 1982 to present | https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/medals/medals-chart-index/multinational-force-observers-sinai-mfo.html | ||
| ECMM Medal - Yugoslavia | European Community Monitor Mission (Yugoslavia) (1991- ) | 90 days cumulative service between 8 September 1991 to 19 December 1995 | https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/medals/medals-chart-index/european-community-monitor-mission-yugoslavia-ecmmy.html | ||
| European Security and Defence Policy Service Medal | Peacekeeping and Observation Missions (non-UN) | 30 consecutive days either in the area of operations of a designated EU-led crisis management operations or in a EU HQ in designated positions in direct support. | https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/medals/medals-chart-index/european-security-defence-policy-service-medal-esdp.html | ||
| Canadian Centennial Medal (1967) | Commemorative | 29,500 issued, of which 8,500 went to the Canadian Armed Forces. | https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/medals-decorations/details/76 | ||
| 125th Anniversary of the Confederation of Canada Medal (1992) | Commemorative | 42000 awarded including 4000 to the Canadian Forces. | https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/medals/medals-chart-index/125-anniversary-confederation-canada-medal.html | ||
| Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee Medal (1897) | Commemorative | There were 37 silver medals and 165 bronze medals awarded to the Canadian military contingent that attended the Diamond Jubilee Parade on 22 June 1897 in London, England. | https://www.blatherwick.net/documents/Canadian%20Orders%20Decorations%20and%20Medals%206/026%20-%20Coronation%20Medals%20Victoria%20Edward%20VII%20GV%20GVI.pdf | ||
| King Edward VII Coronation Medal (1902) | Commemorative | There were 25 silver (to officers) and 608 bronze (to other ranks) medals awarded to Canadians | https://www.blatherwick.net/documents/Canadian%20Orders%20Decorations%20and%20Medals%206/026%20-%20Coronation%20Medals%20Victoria%20Edward%20VII%20GV%20GVI.pdf | ||
| King George V Coronation Medal (1911) | Commemorative | 1007 awarded to Canadians. | https://www.forces-war-records.co.uk/medals/king-george-v-coronation-medal-1911 | ||
| King George V Silver Jubilee Medal (1935) | Commemorative | 7500 to Canadians including 1174 to members of the Canadian Forces. | https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/medals-decorations/details/73 | ||
| King George VI Coronation Medal (1937) | Commemorative | 10089 awarded to Canadians | https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/medals-decorations/details/74 | ||
| Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Medal (1953) | Commemorative | 12500 to Canadians | https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/medals-decorations/details/75 | ||
| Queen Elizabeth II's Silver Jubilee Medal | Commemorative | 30000 to Canadians including 7500 to Canadian Forces members. | https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/medals-decorations/details/77 | ||
| Queen Elizabeth II's Golden Jubilee Medal (2002) | Commemorative | 46000 to Canadians including 9600 to Canadian Forces. | https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/medals/medals-chart-index/queen-elizabeth-ii-golden-jubilee-medal.html | ||
| Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee Medal (2012) | Commemorative | During the anniversary year, 60 000 medals will be awarded, of which 11 000 will recognize members of the Canadian Forces (CF). | https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/medals/medals-chart-index/queen-elizabeth-ii-diamond-jubilee-medal.html | ||
| Colonial Auxiliary Forces Officer's Decoration (1899-1931) | Long Service | VD | 20 years service as an officer in the Non Permanent Active Militia. Wartime service counts double. Replaced by the ED. | https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/medals-decorations/details/63 | |
| Colonial Auxiliary Forces Long Service Medal (1902-1931) | Long Service | 20 years service in the Non Permanent Active Militia. Wartime service counts double. Replaced by the ED. | https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/medals-decorations/details/64 | ||
| Canadian Efficiency Decoration (1931-1942) | Long Service | ED | 12 years service as an officer in the Canadian Army (Militia) beginning before 1 Sep 39. Service as an OR counted 1/2. War service counted double. Superced by CD. | https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/medals-decorations/details/65 | |
| Canadian Efficiency Medal (1931-1952) | Long Service | 12 years service as an officer in the Canadian Army (Militia) beginning before 1 Sep 39. War service counted double. Superseded by CD. | https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/medals-decorations/details/67 | ||
| Canadian Forces Decoration (1952-present) | Long Service | CD | 12 years service in the Reserve or Regular Force for those who joined after 1 Sep 39. A bar is awarded for each additional period of 10 years service. | https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/medals-decorations/details/199 | |
| Kings/Queen’s Medal for Champion Shot | Shooting Excellence | Recognizes champion shots of the Canadian Armed Forces. Note: Medal was redesigned in 1991 with no change to the ribbon. | https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/medals-decorations/details/206 | ||
| Police Exemplary Service Medal (1983-present) | Long Service | 20 years service for award of the Medal with bars awarded for each additional 10 years service. | https://www.gg.ca/en/honours/canadian-honours/directory-honours/exemplary-service-medals/police-exemplary-service-medal | ||
| Fire Services Exemplary Service Medal | Long Service | 20 years service for award of the Medal with bars awarded for each additional 10 years service. | https://www.gg.ca/en/honours/canadian-honours/directory-honours/exemplary-service-medals/fire-services-exemplary-service-medal | ||
| Service Medal of the Most Venerable Order of St. John of Jerusalem | Long Service | 10 years service with the Order. A bar is awarded for each additional period of 5 years service. Replaced after 50 years by an Ultra Long Service version in gold plate. | https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/medals-decorations/details/72 | ||
| Commissionaire Long Service Medal | Long Service | 12 years paid or volunteer service with the Corps. A bar is awarded for each additional period of 6 years service. | https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/medals-decorations/details/208 | ||
| Distinguished Service Cross | USA | Foreign Award | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Distinguished_Service_Cross_(United_States) | ||
| Legion of Merit | USA | Foreign Award | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legion_of_Merit | ||
| Bronze Star | USA | Foreign Award | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bronze_Star_Medal | ||
| Chevalier de la Legion d’ Honneur | FR | Foreign Award | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legion_of_Honour | ||
| Croix de Guerre | FR | Foreign Award | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Croix_de_Guerre | ||
| Croix de Guerre | BEL | Foreign Award | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Croix_de_guerre_(Belgium) | ||
| Bronze Lion | NL | Foreign Award | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bronze_Lion | ||
| Bronze Cross | NL | Foreign Award | https://web.archive.org/web/20070812211740/http://www.lintjes.nl/_en/overige_onderscheidingen/dapperheidsonderscheidingen/bronzen_kruis.html | ||
| Baryaal Darajaah Dow | Afghanistan | Foreign Award | https://www.blatherwick.net/documents/Canadian%20Orders%20Decorations%20and%20Medals%206/033%20-%20Foreign%20Medals%20to%20Canadians.pdf |