Medal of Bravery
The Medal of Bravery (French – Médaille de la Bravoure) recognises acts of bravery in hazardous circumstances and is the third-highest award for bravery in the Canadian system of honours. The medal may be awarded posthumously and living recipients are allowed to use the post-nominal letters MB.…
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Star of Courage
Created in May 1972, the Star of Courage (French – Étoile du Courage) is the second highest award for bravery within the Canadian system of honours. It recognises acts of conspicuous courage in circumstances of great peril. Although a Canadian award, it is not necessary that the act of bravery take place in Canada, nor must the pe…
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Medal of Military Valour
The Medal of Military Valour (MMV), introduced in 1993, is the third highest award for military valour and is awarded to members of the Canadian Forces for an act of valour or devotion to duty in the presence of the enemy. The MMV may be awarded posthumously.…
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Star of Military Valour
The Military Valour Decorations, approved by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in 1993, are national honours awarded to recognise acts of valour, self-sacrifice or devotion to duty in the presence of the enemy. The Star of Military Valour (SMV) is the second highest award for military valour and recognises distinguished and valiant ser…
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