johnnyrocket Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 (edited) Does anyone have High resolution images of the "Canadian Star of Military Valor". There is not much information concerning this medal on the net. Any images and descriptions would be appreciated. Johnny R. Edited October 3, 2010 by johnnyrocket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyrocket Posted December 22, 2010 Author Share Posted December 22, 2010 -The Canadian Star of Military Valour Modern Honours of Canada (1972) Click on picture for larger image (63K). Terms The Star of Military Valour is the second highest Military Valour Decoration of Canada. It "shall be awarded for distinguished and valiant service in the presence of the enemy." Bar Each subsequent award of the Star will be indicated by a plain gold bar with a maple leaf in the centre attached to the ribbon from which the medal is suspended. Description The Star of Military Valour consists of a gold star with four points with a maple leaf in each of the angles. Obverse The front side shows a gold maple leaf superimposed in the centre on a sanguine field surrounded by a silver wreath of laurel. Reverse The reverse shows the Royal Cypher and Crown with the inscription "PRO VALORE". Ribbon The medal will be worn on the left breast of the uniform, suspended from a ribbon. Recipients may wear a miniature version of the Decorations on all occasion when it is customary. Naming The rank and the name of the recipient is engraved below the "PRO VALORE" inscription. Dates A formal request for the creation of a family of Military Valour Decorations was signed by the Prime Minister of Canada on December 31, 1992. The Queen approved the Letters Patent on February 2, 1993. History As part of the Canadian honours system, a family of three Military Valour Decorations, comprising the Victoria Cross (VC), the Star of Military Valour (SMV) and the Medal of Military Valour (MMV) has been designated and styled. These medals are being incorporated into the Canadian honours and awards system to enable Canada to recognize members of the Canadian Forces, or members of an allied armed force serving with or in conjunction with the CF, for deeds of military valour. As part of the British Empire and later Commonwealth, Canada relied on the British honours system to recognize service members for gallantry in battle. Since the Second World War, Canada developed its own honour system, and expanded it considerably in the late 1960's and early 1970's. For example, in 1972 Canada developed its own decoration for bravery in peacetime. However, a set of Canadian honours recognizing gallantry by military personnel in the presence of an enemy was not established. Eligibility For all three Military Valour Decorations, recipients must be a member of the Canadian Forces or a member of an allied armed force that is serving with or in conjunction with the Canadian Forces, on or after January 1, 1993. Military Valour Decorations can be awarded posthumously. A person must be recommended by the Military Valour Decoration Advisory Committee. This committee is made up of one person appointed by the Governor General, and fiveCF members appointed by the Chief of Defence Staff. Field commanders can also grant Military Valour Decorations, but they must first have the Governor General's approval. Johnny R. Ps: I think this is one of the most beautifully designed awards for valor in the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul R Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 I have never heard of this one before. Thank you for sharing with us. It is a real beauty. What is it made of? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 What's the ribbon look like? H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPL Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 What's the ribbon look like? H Hi Hugh, Here is a link to an image of the Star of Military Valour showing the ribbon: http://www.jeanpaulleblanc.com/CanadaSMV.jpg The ribbon has a bar denoting a second award. Jean-Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 Hi Hugh, Here is a link to an image of the Star of Military Valour showing the ribbon: http://www.jeanpaull...m/CanadaSMV.jpg The ribbon has a bar denoting a second award. Jean-Paul Thanks. It's a very good looking medal. Any soldier should be proud to wear it. H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obergefreiter Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 Vaguely reminicent of a Spanish Cross. And yes, it is a beautiful award. A soldier would be justifiably proud to wear one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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