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 Special Service Medal (SSM) was created in 1984 to recognize members of the Canadian Armed Forces who are taking part in activities and operations under exceptional circumstances. The SSM is always issued with a bar that specifies the service...
The Operational Service Medal was created on July 5, 2010 as a means to recognize those who serve in or provide support to overseas operations other than those conducted in the presence of an armed enemy. The Medal will be awarded to Canadian...
gsm_gg05-2017-0400-061.jpg This general service award has been created as a means to recognize – in a timelier manner – members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and members of allied forces serving with the CAF who deploy outside of Canada - but...
gcs_gg05-2017-0400-059.jpg This general service award has been created as a means to recognize - in a timelier manner - those who serve in operations in the presence of an armed enemy. Rather than creating a new honour for each new Canadian Armed...
swasm_gg05-2017-0400-057.jpg The South-West Asia Service Medal recognizes the participation of Canadian Armed Forces members deployed or in direct support of the operations against terrorism in South-West Asia. The medal is awarded to those employed...
somalia_gg05-2017-0400-055.jpg The Somalia Medal recognizes the participation of Canadian Armed Forces members in the mission to stabilize the country following the civil war in Somalia and to offer humanitarian aid.
