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2. Orders, decorations, and medals of Canada - Wikipedia

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   Canada's campaign medals are a continuation of the tradition of the monarch recognising service in a designated military operation or performance of duty in a geographical theatre; save for the General Campaign Stars and Medals, each is associated with a particular conflict. The general star and medal are issued for any active service in a ...

3. Canadian honours order of wearing - Wikipedia

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   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 ...

4. Canadian Bravery Decorations - Wikipedia

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   Cross of Valour, Star of Courage, Medal of Bravery (from left to right) The Canadian Bravery Decorations are a group of three Canadian decorations that are awarded for bravery. They were established in 1972 and are part of the Canadian Honours System that was created in 1967.

5. Orders, decorations, and medals of the Canadian provinces

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   Ontario was the first, creating the Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship in 1973, and the Police Bravery Medal and Firefighter's Bravery Medal in 1975 and 1976, respectively. Alberta followed with the Alberta Order of Excellence in 1979. Quebec was the first province to establish a true order: l'Ordre national du Quebec in 1984.

6. Star of Military Valour - Wikipedia

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   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.

7. List of highest military decorations by country - Wikipedia

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   The highest purely military decoration of Georgia. It is divided into three degrees. The Military Courage Medal is awarded for heroic and daring actions while carrying out military duties. Greece: Medal for Gallantry: The Medal for Gallantry formally replaced the Cross of Valour as the top military award in 1974, but it has never been conferred.