TacHel Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 The Canadian South-West Asia Campaign Star has a new bar system replacing the initial "ISAF" clasp. These bars are misleadingly called "rotation bars". Canadians usually rotated every 6 months (180 days) but have only rotated every 9 months for the past few years meaning the number of bars cannot really denote the number of rotations but in reality, the number of days served in theater. The clasp at top is now defunct and no longer allowed for wear. The bar at bottom replaces it. The bar bearing 5 maple leaves is worn in lieu of 5 bars. The bars are presented in a black felt lined red cardboard box bearing the Canadian coat of arms (in gold) on the cover. The bars are lightly sewn to a length of ribbon. The star is awarded for 30 days service in theater. Each bar represents 180 days in theater. Each bar is denoted on the undress ribbon by a corresponding coloured (silver, gold or red) maple leaf device. Silver device for 1 bar, gold for 2, red for 3, a red and a silver for 4, a red and a gold for 5 etc. The system is presently set up for recognition of service in theater for up to 1110 days. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacHel Posted June 25, 2011 Author Share Posted June 25, 2011 This set from a senior NCO of the Royal 22nd Infantry Regiment (French Canadian) still bears the old clasp on the campaign star. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacHel Posted June 25, 2011 Author Share Posted June 25, 2011 Here is the same set now bearing 2 bars following his safe return for a second tour. His first tour lasted 6 months, the second 9. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Wolfe Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Thanks for posting this interesting group and especially thanks for the infomation you have provided Frank. My knowledge of Canadian regulations is very dated and this has been most informative. Regards Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pylon1357 Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 The topic title in itself is confusing to me. South-West Asia Campaign Star?? Never heard of this one. I am familiar with the South-West Asia Service Medal. I am also familiar with the General Campaign Star with South-West Asia Ribbon. More commonly known as the GCS-SWA The above information is very informative when it is understood you talking about the GCS-SWA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacHel Posted August 29, 2011 Author Share Posted August 29, 2011 The topic title in itself is confusing to me. Really... What other award could I have possibly been talking about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pylon1357 Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 A confusion between the South-West Asia Medal and the General Campaign Star. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacHel Posted August 29, 2011 Author Share Posted August 29, 2011 Yes... Indeed... Huhhuh... Right... (No further comment) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
servicepub Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 The link explains this very well and uses the accurate terminology. http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhr-ddhr/pub/mn-nm-012010-eng.asp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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