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Canadian Peace Keeping Service Medal (CPSM) |  CONTEXT The prestigious Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to all United Nations Peacekeepers in 1988 in recognition of their collective efforts in the cause of peace. This inspired the creation of the Canadian Peacekeeping Service Medal (CPSM) to acknowledge the unique contribution to peace that Canadian peacekeepers have made since 1947. ELIGIBILITY & CRITERIA Awarded for a minimum of 30 days cumulative service in a UN or international peacekeeping mission.
Eligible Missions; Non-Eligible Missions DESCRIPTION The medal is a circular medal, 36 mm diameter.
on the obverse: in the centre of the obverse is three figures of unarmed observer. Above them flies a dove. The words “PEACEKEEPING�?and “SERVICE DE LA PAIX�?are written around the three figures separated by two maple leafs on either side.
on the reverse: in the centre of the reverse is the Queen’s Cypher on a maple leaf, surrounded by two sprigs of laurel and the word “CANADA�?
A single-toe claw attaches to the top of the medal and to the centre of a straight, slotted bar. There is a maple leaf centred on the slotted bar.
The ribbon is 32 mm wide and consists of a central stripe of United Nations blue on each side of which are stripes of white, red and green. The blue in the official colour of the United Nations, organisation under which authority most of the peacekeeping missions are conducted, the green represents service, the white is the colour of peace, the red represents the blood shed in the service of peace. Red and white are also the official colours of Canada as appointed by King George V in 1921. BAR(S) There is no bar to this medal WEARING The medal shall be worn in sequence prescribed in the Canadian Orders, Decorations and Medals Directive, and in the following manner:
on the left breast, suspended from the ribbon described above, after the Special Service Medal and before United Nations medals. POSTNOMINALS The use of a post-nominal is not authorized for this medal. HISTORICAL NOTES Almost 125,000 Canadian personnel have served in peacekeeping missions over the past 53 years. This record is unsurpassed by any nation. This tradition in the “service of peace�?continues today.
The medal was designed by Bruce Beatty.
The inaugural ceremony took place on 6 September 2000 at the Peacekeeping Monument in Ottawa where Her Excellency, the Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson, C.C., C.M.M., C.O.M., C.D., Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, presented the medal to 90 recipients representing the Canadian Forces (Serving and retired members), the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade and the Police Forces.
In September 2003, approximately 68,000 medals had been issued. | |
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Commander of the Order of Military Merit (CMM) Click on picture for larger image (177K). Terms The Order of Military Merit was established to provide a worthy means of recognizing conspicuous merit and exceptional service by members of the Canadian Forces. (CF), both regular and reserve. The Queen of Canada is the Sovereign of the Order and the Governor-General is both Chancellor and a Commander of the Order. The Chief of the Defence Staff is, by virtue of that office, the Principal Commander of the Order. The Order comprises three levels: Commander (CMM); Officer (OMM); and Member (MMM). In any year, the Governor-General may appoint a number of eligible persons to the order that does not exceed one-tenth of one percent (0.001) of the average number of personnel in the CF during the immediately preceding year. This currently (1993) works out to be about 100 personnel annually. Of those appointed, up to 6% are Commanders, 30% are Officers, and 64% are Members. There is no overall maximum membership in any level. Only members of the Canadian Forces (regular or reserve) are eligible for appointment to the order. Names are gazetted in the Canada Gazette. Appointments are usually made in July and December of each year and the order is no awarded posthumously. Commander (CMM): Appointments are made for outstanding meritorious service duties of great responsibility. This has been interpreted to meant that only officers of Brigadier-General/Commodore and above are eligible to be appointed a Commander. Commanders may use the post-nominal letters CMM. Members may be evaluated to Officer and Officers to Commanders. When this occurs, the individual hold only the higher appointment but may wear both miniature insignia on the ribbon in undress. Description The badge of the order is a blue-enamelled, straight-end cross pattee (four arms, narrow at the centre and expanding towards the ends). The badge is edged in gold (CMM/OMM or silver (MMM). The maple leaf in the centre of the badge is red (Commander), gold (Officer) or silver (Member). The annulus is red with lettering in gold (CMM/OMM) or silver (MMM), and is surmounted by a St. Edward's Crown. Obverse A maple leaf in red, gold or silver within an annulus which bears the words MERIT · MERITE · CANADA. Reverse A plain reverse except for a serial number stamped into the edge of the lower arm until 1983. After 1983, the serial number is in the centre of the reverse. Mounting The Commander's badge has a small link with a small ring attached. A larger ring is attached to the small ring and the ribbon passes through this for wearing around the neck. The badge of an Officer or Member has a small ring on the top arm through which another small ring attaches to the ring at the bottom of a laurelled bar (3 rings in all). The laurelled bar is gold (Officer) or silver (Member). Officers and Members wear their badges on the left breast. Ribbon A blue ribbon, 1.5 inches wide, with gold edges (0.1875). Until 1983, a maple leaf of red, gold, or silver was worn on the ribbon in undress. After 1983, the lapel badge (a blue cross with a maple leaf centre) is worn on the ribbon in undress with the maple leaf being red, gold, or silver to signify the level. Elevations within the order are indicated by the wearing of the lapel badge of the current and previous levels on a single ribbon. Dates Instituted 01 July 1972. General SHARP, CMM DFC CD was the first member and the first Principal Commander. Naming Each badge is numbered on the reverse; no naming. |
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Star of Courage (SC) Click on picture for larger image (196K). Terms The Star of Courage is awarded only for acts of conspicuous courage in circumstances of great peril. The medal may be awarded posthumously. All Canadian citizens (and foreign persons as described for the Cross of Valour) are eligible to receive the Star of Courage. Because the Star of Courage does not give the same initials in English and French, the post-nominal letters SC for Anglophones and EC for Francophone recipients are used. Bars A gold bar with a gold maple leaf in the centre is awarded for subsequent acts of courage. To July 1993, no bars have been awarded. Description A silver star of four points with a maple leaf in each of the angles. The star is 1.5 inches across. Obverse In the centre, a gold maple leaf is surrounded by a gold laurel wreath. Reverse In the upper arm, the Royal Crown with the Royal Cypher (EIIR) below, and below that, the word COURAGE. The recipient's name and date of the incident are engraved below the word COURAGE. Mounting A small ball on the top star point has a large ring attached through which the ribbon passes. The medal is worn on the left breast by men or from a bow the left shoulder by women. Ribbon The light crimson (red) ribbon is 1.25 inches wide; with two blue stripes (0.1875" wide and 1.125" from each edge). A gold maple leaf is worn on the he ribbon in undress if a bar is awarded. Dates The award was established on 01 May 1972 and first awarded on 20 July 1972. Naming The name and date of the event are engraved on the reverse. Issued There have been 345 awarded, 76 posthumously to 19 February 1994. |
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Officer of the Order of Military Merit (OMM) Click on picture for larger image (191K). Terms The Order of Military Merit was established to provide a worthy means of recognizing conspicuous merit and exceptional service by members of the Canadian Forces. (CF), both regular and reserve. The Queen of Canada is the Sovereign of the Order and the Governor-General is both Chancellor and a Commander of the Order. The Chief of the Defence Staff is, by virtue of that office, the Principal Commander of the Order. The Order comprises three levels: Commander (CMM); Officer (OMM); and Member (MMM). In any year, the Governor-General may appoint a number of eligible persons to the order that does not exceed one-tenth of one percent (0.001) of the average number of personnel in the CF during the immediately preceding year. This currently (1993) works out to be about 100 personnel annually. Of those appointed, up to 6% are Commanders, 30% are Officers, and 64% are Members. There is no overall maximum membership in any level. Only members of the Canadian Forces (regular or reserve) are eligible for appointment to the order. Names are gazetted in the Canada Gazette. Appointments are usually made in July and December of each year and the order is no awarded posthumously. Officer (OMM): Appointments are made for outstanding meritorious service in duties of responsibility. This has been interpreted to mean that only Majors to Colonels are appointed with the Occasional Chief Warrant Officer/CPO1 appointed and these only usually by elevation. Officers may use the post-nominal letters OMM.
Members may be evaluated to Officer and Officers to Commanders. When this occurs, the individual hold only the higher appointment but may wear both miniature insignia on the ribbon in undress. Description The badge of the order is a blue-enamelled, straight-end cross pattee (four arms, narrow at the centre and expanding towards the ends). The badge is edged in gold (CMM/OMM or silver (MMM). The maple leaf in the centre of the badge is red (Commander), gold (Officer) or silver (Member). The annulus is red with lettering in gold (CMM/OMM) or silver (MMM), and is surmounted by a St. Edward's Crown. Obverse A maple leaf in red, gold or silver within an annulus which bears the words MERIT · MERITE · CANADA. Reverse A plain reverse except for a serial number stamped into the edge of the lower arm until 1983. After 1983, the serial number is in the centre of the reverse. Mounting The Commander's badge has a small link with a small ring attached. A larger ring is attached to the small ring and the ribbon passes through this for wearing around the neck. The badge of an Officer or Member has a small ring on the top arm through which another small ring attaches to the ring at the bottom of a laurelled bar (3 rings in all). The laurelled bar is gold (Officer) or silver (Member). Officers and Members wear their badges on the left breast. Ribbon A blue ribbon, 1.5 inches wide, with gold edges (0.1875). Until 1983, a maple leaf of red, gold, or silver was worn on the ribbon in undress. After 1983, the lapel badge (a blue cross with a maple leaf centre) is worn on the ribbon in undress with the maple leaf being red, gold, or silver to signify the level. Elevations within the order are indicated by the wearing of the lapel badge of the current and previous levels on a single ribbon. Dates Instituted 01 July 1972. General SHARP, CMM DFC CD was the first member and the first Principal Commander. Naming Each badge is numbered on the reverse; no naming. |
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Medal of Bravery Click on picture for larger image (149K). Terms The Medal of Bravery is awarded only for acts of bravery in hazardous circumstance. The medal may be awarded posthumously. All Canadian citizens, civilians and members of the Canadian Forces, are eligible for the award. Persons who are not Canadian may receive the award as described for the Cross of Valour. Bars A silver bar with a silver maple leaf in the centre is awarded for subsequent acts of bravery that would earn the award of the medal. Description The medal is circular, silver, and 1.42 inches (31 mm) across. Obverse There is a large maple leaf in the centre surrounded by a wreath of laurel. Reverse The Royal Cypher (EIIR) is in the centre with a crown above it. Around the edge on the left is the word BRAVERY and on the right the word BRAVOURE with a small flower separating the two words at the base. Mounting A fleur-de-lis is attached to the top of the and to the bottom of a straight, slotted bar, through which the ribbon is passed. The medal is worn on the left breast by men and from a bow on the left shoulder by women. Ribbon The light crimson (red) ribbon, 1.25 inches (32 mm) wide, has three blue stripes (3 mm each), one in the middle and another 2 mm from each edge. A silver maple leaf is worn on the ribbon in undress if a bar is awarded. Dates The award was established on 01 May 1972 and first awarded on 20 July 1972. Issued There have been 1,177 awards (12 posthumously) to 19 February 1994, and 4 bars. |
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Member of the Order of Canada (CM) Click on picture for larger image (195K). Terms The Order of Canada established as the centrepiece of Canada's system of honours to pay tribute to those who exemplify the highest qualities of citizenship and whose contributions enrich the lives of their contemporaries. Only Canadian citizens are eligible to be members of the order. The Queen of Canada is the Sovereign Head of the order and the Governor-General is the Chancellor and the Principal Companion. The order has three levels: Companion, Officer and Member. The order is not awarded posthumously. Member (CM): For distinguished service in or to a particular locality, group, or field of activity. A maximum of 92 Members may be appointed annually with no maximum number living at any one time. A Member wears the badge on the left breast and may use the post-nominal letters CM. Half of the new entrants to the order are appointed in July of each year and the other half in December. Awards may be made at any time during the year as special circumstances require. There are no posthumous awards; the instrument of appointment must be signed by the Governor-General prior to the death of the recipient. The recipients' names are published in the Canada Gazette. Members may be elevated to Officers and Officers may be elevated to Companions but they hold only the rank of the elevation. Description A six-pointed snow flake enamelled white and edged in gold (CC/OC) or silver (CM) with an annulus enamelled red with the motto DESIDERANTES MELIOREM PATRIAM (they desire a better country) in gold (CC/OC) or silver (CM) lettering and surmounted by a St. Edward's Crown. In the centre is a maple leaf. Member (CM) 1.5 inches across; enamelled white and edged in silver; maple leaf is silver. Obverse A maple leaf in red, gold or silver with an annulus which bears the motto DESIDERANTES MELIOREM PATRIAM. Reverse The word CANADA within a circle and a serial number in a box below. Mounting Companion and Officer badges have a small link a the top of the upper arm with a small ring attached. A larger ring is attached to the small ring and the ribbon passes through this for wearing around the neck. The Member badge has a small link with a large ring attached through which the ribbon passes for wearing on the left breast. Awards to women may be worn on a bow. Ribbon A red ribbon, 1.5 inches wide, with a broad white centre (0.75"). In undress, the ribbon is worn with a red (ICC), gold (PC) or silver (CM) maple leaf at its centre. Miniature medals are worn when evening dress is appropriate. Dates Instituted 17 April 1967 with the first members appointed 01 July 1967, the original order had only Companions and a Medal of Service. On 01 July 1972, the Medal of Service was deleted and all holders were made Officers of the order. The levels of Officer and Member were introduced on 01 July 1972. Naming The badges are unnamed but each badges is numbered on the reverse. Issued + includes 10 ex-officio members (Governors-General and their spouses);
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Member of the Order of Military Merit (MMM) Click on picture for larger image (189K). Terms The Order of Military Merit was established to provide a worthy means of recognizing conspicuous merit and exceptional service by members of the Canadian Forces. (CF), both regular and reserve. The Queen of Canada is the Sovereign of the Order and the Governor-General is both Chancellor and a Commander of the Order. The Chief of the Defence Staff is, by virtue of that office, the Principal Commander of the Order. The Order comprises three levels: Commander (CMM); Officer (OMM); and Member (MMM). In any year, the Governor-General may appoint a number of eligible persons to the order that does not exceed one-tenth of one percent (0.001) of the average number of personnel in the CF during the immediately preceding year. This currently (1993) works out to be about 100 personnel annually. Of those appointed, up to 6% are Commanders, 30% are Officers, and 64% are Members. There is no overall maximum membership in any level. Only members of the Canadian Forces (regular or reserve) are eligible for appointment to the order. Names are gazetted in the Canada Gazette. Appointments are usually made in July and December of each year and the order is no awarded posthumously. Member (MMM): Appointments are made for exceptional service or performance of duty. This has been interpreted to mean Non-Commissioned Members (NCMs), Warrant Officers, Petty Officers, and Commissioned Officers up to the rank of army or air force Captain or navy Lieutenant. Members may use the post-nominal letters MMM. Members may be evaluated to Officer and Officers to Commanders. When this occurs, the individual hold only the higher appointment but may wear both miniature insignia on the ribbon in undress. Description The badge of the order is a blue-enamelled, straight-end cross pattee (four arms, narrow at the centre and expanding towards the ends). The badge is edged in gold (CMM/OMM or silver (MMM). The maple leaf in the centre of the badge is red (Commander), gold (Officer) or silver (Member). The annulus is red with lettering in gold (CMM/OMM) or silver (MMM), and is surmounted by a St. Edward's Crown. Obverse A maple leaf in red, gold or silver within an annulus which bears the words MERIT · MERITE · CANADA. Reverse A plain reverse except for a serial number stamped into the edge of the lower arm until 1983. After 1983, the serial number is in the centre of the reverse. Mounting The Commander's badge has a small link with a small ring attached. A larger ring is attached to the small ring and the ribbon passes through this for wearing around the neck. The badge of an Officer or Member has a small ring on the top arm through which another small ring attaches to the ring at the bottom of a laurelled bar (3 rings in all). The laurelled bar is gold (Officer) or silver (Member). Officers and Members wear their badges on the left breast. Ribbon A blue ribbon, 1.5 inches wide, with gold edges (0.1875). Until 1983, a maple leaf of red, gold, or silver was worn on the ribbon in undress. After 1983, the lapel badge (a blue cross with a maple leaf centre) is worn on the ribbon in undress with the maple leaf being red, gold, or silver to signify the level. Elevations within the order are indicated by the wearing of the lapel badge of the current and previous levels on a single ribbon. Dates Instituted 01 July 1972. General SHARP, CMM DFC CD was the first member and the first Principal Commander. Naming Each badge is numbered on the reverse; no naming. |
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