Listing of awards

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Official name of awardCategory/campaignPost nominalCriteriaImageInfo link
Victoria CrossMilitary Valour Decorations (1993)VCCanada’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 OrderGallantry Decorations (pre-1972)DSOAwarded 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 MedalGallantry Decorations (pre-1972)DCMAwarded 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 ValourMilitary Valour Decorations (1993)SMVAwarded for valour in action that does not warrant award of the VC. https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/medals-decorations/details/105
Military CrossGallantry Decorations (pre-1972)MCThe 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 MedalGallantry Decorations (pre-1972)MMThe 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 ValourMilitary Valour Decorations (1993)MMVThe third level award for gallantry in action after VC and SMV.https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/medals-decorations/details/108
Sacrifice MedalWounded 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 CanadaCompanion
Officer
Member
CC OC CMNational Order. Awarded for service to Canada at national/regional/local levels.
Order of Canada Medal, Insignia Officer (OC).
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 MBENational Order. Awarded in 3 grades for meritorious service in the conduct or support of military operations.
Officer of the Order of the British Empire
https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/medals-decorations/details/41
British Empire MedalMerit and Brave Conduct (pre-1972)BEMFor Gallantry or Merit, but of a degree less than that required to earn a higher award.
British Empire Medal
https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/medals-decorations/details/56
Order of Military MeritCommander
Officer
Member
CMM OMM MMMNational Order awarded in 3 grades. Recognizes dedication and meritorious service in duties of exceptional responsibility by members of the CAF.
Officer - Order of Military Merit
https://www.gg.ca/en/honours/canadian-honours/directory-honours/order-military-merit
Meritorious Service Cross. (Military and Civilian)Meritorious Service Decoration (1984)MSCRecognizes 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)MSMRecognizes 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_ahttps://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/medals-decorations/details/110
Order of St Michael and St GeorgeCompanionCMGExceptional 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 OrderCommander Lieutenant Member MedalCVO LVO MVO RVMRoyal 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 JerusalemKnight Commander Officer MemberKStJ, CStJ, OStJ, MStJNational 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 OntarioMemberO OntProvincial 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 CitizenshipProvincial AwardOMCRecognizes people who have made exceptional long-term contributions to the quality of life in the provincehttps://www.ontario.ca/page/honours-and-awards-community
Cross of ValourCanadian Bravery Decorations (1972)CVCanada's highest award for non-combatant bravery.https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/medals-decorations/details/80
Star of CourageCanadian Bravery Decorations (1972)SCCanada’s second level civilian bravery award ranking after the CV.https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/medals-decorations/details/106
Medal of BraveryCanadian Bravery Decorations (1972)MBCanada’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 VolunteersRecognition of Voluntary Servicehttps://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/medals-decorations/details/192
Mention in DispatchesCommendationMIDRecognizes 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 StripeReplaced by Sacrifice Medal in 2001Soldiers injured through hostile action prior to 7 Oct 2001http://www.canadiansoldiers.com/insignia/woundstripes.htm
Memorial CrossAwarded 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 CommendationCommendationUnit 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 CommendationCommendationFor outstanding service to the Office of the Lt Gov.https://www.gg.ca/en/vice-regal-and-commissioners-commendation
Chief of Defence Staff CommendationCommendationRecognizes 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 CommendationCommendationRecognizes 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 CommendationCommendationAwarded 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 MedalRed River Campaign 1885Awarded 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 MedalSouth 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 MedalSouth African War (1901-1902). (Note medal redesigned following the death of Queen Victoria.When awarded always accompanied by the Queen’s South Africa Medalhttps://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/medals-decorations/details/5
1914-1915 StarWorld War IAwarded 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 IBritish War Medal Awarded those who served on Active Service between 5 Aug 1914 and 11 Nov 1918https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/medals-decorations/details/8
Victory Medal (1914-18)World War 1This 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 StarWorld War IIOriginally 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 StarWorld War IIAwarded 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 StarWorld War IIThis 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 StarWorld War IIThe 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 MedalWorld War IIAwarded to Canadians for six months service in Britain between 03 September 1939 and 08 May 1945https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/medals-decorations/details/20
Canadian Volunteer Service MedalWorld War IIVoluntarily 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 IIServed 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 MedalKorea 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 KoreaKoreaAwarded 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 MedalKoreaThe 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 MedalGulf War30 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 MedalSomalia 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 MedalAfghanistanThe 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)Afghanistan30 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)Afghanistan30 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)Afghanistan30 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 - ExpeditionOP 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-ExpeditionOP 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 - ExpeditionOP 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 LeoneOP SCULPTURE30 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 - HaitiOP 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 - HumanitasVariousFor 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 BarSpecial 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 Bar30 days prior to 30 July 2009https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/medals-decorations/details/128
Special Service Medal with RANGER Bar4 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 bar45 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 MedalAwarded 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 UNEFUN 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 UNTSOUN 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 UNMOGIPUN 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 UNFICYPUN 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 UNEFMEUN 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 UNDOFUN 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 UNIIMOGUN 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 UNGOMAPUN Good Offices Mission to Afghanistan and Pakistan (1988-1990)Awarded for 90 days consecutive service between 01 May 1988 to 15 March 1990https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/medals-decorations/details/132
UN Medal UNTAGUN 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 UNPROFORUN 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 UNTACUN 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 UNMIHUN 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 UNIMEEUN Mission in Ethiopia and Eritrea (2000-)Awarded for 90 days consecutive service between 31 August 2000 to the presenthttps://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/medals-decorations/details/166
*NATO Medal, with a “Former Yugoslavia” bar (1992-2002)IFOR/SFOR30 days commencing 1 July 1992 and ending 31 December 2002https://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 BalkansSFOR (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 IraqNATO 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 2011https://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 MedalInternational Commission for Supervision and Control (Indo-China) (1954-74)90 days cumulative service between 7 August 1954 to 15 June 1974https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/medals/medals-chart-index/international-commission-supervision-control-indo-china-icsc.html
ICCS MedalInternational 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 MedalMultinational Force and Observers (Sinai) (1982- )six months cumulative service between 25 April 1982 to presenthttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/medals/medals-chart-index/multinational-force-observers-sinai-mfo.html
ECMM Medal - YugoslaviaEuropean Community Monitor Mission (Yugoslavia) (1991- )90 days cumulative service between 8 September 1991 to 19 December 1995https://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 MedalPeacekeeping 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)Commemorative29,500 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)Commemorative42000 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)CommemorativeThere 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)CommemorativeThere were 25 silver (to officers) and 608 bronze (to other ranks) medals awarded to Canadianshttps://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)Commemorative1007 awarded to Canadians.https://www.forces-war-records.co.uk/medals/king-george-v-coronation-medal-1911
King George V Silver Jubilee Medal (1935)Commemorative7500 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)Commemorative10089 awarded to Canadianshttps://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/medals-decorations/details/74
Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Medal (1953)Commemorative12500 to Canadianshttps://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/medals-decorations/details/75
Queen Elizabeth II's Silver Jubilee MedalCommemorative30000 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)Commemorative46000 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)CommemorativeDuring 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 ServiceVD20 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 Service20 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 ServiceED12 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 Service12 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 ServiceCD12 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 ShotShooting ExcellenceRecognizes 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 Service20 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 MedalLong Service20 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 JerusalemLong Service10 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 MedalLong Service12 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 CrossUSAForeign Awardhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Distinguished_Service_Cross_(United_States)
Legion of MeritUSAForeign Awardhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legion_of_Merit
Bronze StarUSAForeign Awardhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bronze_Star_Medal
Chevalier de la Legion d’ HonneurFRForeign Awardhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legion_of_Honour
Croix de GuerreFRForeign Awardhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Croix_de_Guerre
Croix de GuerreBELForeign Awardhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Croix_de_guerre_(Belgium)
Bronze LionNLForeign Awardhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bronze_Lion
Bronze CrossNLForeign Awardhttps://web.archive.org/web/20070812211740/http://www.lintjes.nl/_en/overige_onderscheidingen/dapperheidsonderscheidingen/bronzen_kruis.html
Baryaal Darajaah DowAfghanistanForeign Awardhttps://www.blatherwick.net/documents/Canadian%20Orders%20Decorations%20and%20Medals%206/033%20-%20Foreign%20Medals%20to%20Canadians.pdf