Canadian Forces Decoration (GVI) Size:Miniature Size The Canadian Star of Courage

The Canadian Star of Courage recognizes acts of conspicuous courage in circumstances of great peril

This Gold bar is awarded for :

and to establish an effective administration of civil and social service and to support capacity-building for self-government

The General Service Medal (GSM) is awarded to members of the CF and members of allied forces serving with the CF who deploy outside of Canada - but not necessarily into a theatre of operations - to provide direct support

a subsequent multiple-tour indicator can only be sought if a minimum qualifying period of 30 days continuous service or 60 days accumulated service has been served in the qualifying AOO for that medal

Canadian Forces Decoration (GVI) Size:Miniature Size The Canadian Star of CourageThe Canadian Forces Decoration is awarded to officers, and to the men and women of the Canadian Forces who have completed twelve years of service. The medal is awarded to all ranks, who must have a good record of conduct during the final eight years of claimed service. The medal is awarded to the regular forces, reserve forces and to officers to the Cadet Instructors List (CIL). Service in the regular and reserve of auxiliary forces of the British