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Decorations recognize various degrees of bravery, professionalism, and exceptional devotion to duty. They are divided into three categories : Military Valour, Bravery and Meritorious Service.
The Victoria Cross is awarded for the most conspicuous bravery, a daring or preeminent act of valour or self-sacrifice or extreme devotion to duty, in the presence of the enemy. It has precedence over all other Canadian orders, decorations or medals.
The Star of Military Valour is awarded for distinguished and valiant service in the presence of the enemy.
The Medal of Military Valour is awarded for an act of valour or devotion to duty in the presence of the enemy.
All are awarded by the Governor General on the advice of the Military Valour Advisory Committee. The Decorations for Military Valour have been available since January 1, 1993 to members of the Canadian Forces or members of an allied armed force that are serving with or in conjunction with the Canadian Forces. They may be awarded posthumously.
Military Valour Decorations
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The Cross of Valour is awarded for acts of the most conspicuous courage in circumstances of extreme peril.
The Star of Courage is awarded for acts of conspicuous courage in circumstances of great peril.
The Medal of Bravery is awarded for acts of bravery in hazardous circumstances.
All are granted by the Governor General on the advice of the Canadian Decorations Advisory Committee. Created in 1972, the decorations for bravery may be awarded to Canadian citizens or to non-Canadians who have performed an act of bravery in Canada, or outside Canada if the act was in Canada's interest. They may be awarded posthumously.
Decorations For Bravery
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The Meritorious Service Cross (military division) was created in 1984. It recognizes a military deed or activity that has been performed in an outstandingly professional manner, according to a rare high standard that brings considerable benefit or great honour to the Canadian Forces.
The Meritorious Service Cross (civil division) was created in 1991. It recognizes a deed or activity performed in an outstandingly professional manner or according to an uncommonly high standard that brings considerable benefit or great honour to Canada.
The Meritorious Service Medal (military division) was created in 1991, to recognize a military deed or activity that has been performed in a highly professional manner or is of a very high standard that brings benefit or honour to the Canadian Forces.
The Meritorious Service Medal (civil division) was created in 1991 to recognize a deed or activity that has been performed in a highly professional manner or is of a very high standard that brings benefit or honour to Canada.
Meritorious Service Decorations, which may be awarded posthumously, are granted by the Governor General on the advice of the Chief of the Defence Staff (military division) and the Meritorious Service Decorations Advisory Committee (civil division).
Meritorious Service Decorations
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The Royal Victorian Medal was established in 1896 and is awarded by the Sovereign for personal services to the Sovereign or to the Royal Family.
Royal Victorian Medal
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