Cross of Valour (Canada)
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| Cross of Valour | |
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| Awarded by Canada | |
| Type | Medal |
| Awarded for | conspicuous courage in circumstances of extreme peril |
| Status | Currently awarded |
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| Established | July 20, 1972. |
| Total awarded | 20 |
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20 |
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| Next (lower) | Star of Courage |
The Cross of Valour (official post-nominal letters CV) is the highest ranking of the Canadian Bravery Decorations, and is awarded for acts of conspicuous courage in circumstances of extreme peril.[1][2] Recipients are recognized by the post-nominal CV. The award was established on May 1, 1972 to replace the Order of Canada's Medal of Courage and first awarded on July 20, 1972. Before the introduction of the Cross of Valour, the Canadian Government recommended the awarding of the George Cross. There have been ten George Crosses awarded to Canadians: eight military, one Merchant Navy, and one woman. Posthumous awards may be made.[1][2] All Canadian citizens, both civilians and members of the Canadian Forces, are eligible for the award.[1] People that are not Canadian Citizens may receive this award if they perform an act of bravery in Canada, or perform an act of bravery outside of Canada that merits recognition by Canada as an act in the interest of Canada.[1][2]
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[edit] Design
[edit] Bar
A bar or second receiving of the Star of Courage may be awarded with proper circumstances. The subsequent awarding is indicated by the wearing of a gold maple leaf on the larger ring for a second act of bravery which would have merited the award of the cross. No bars have been issued as of mid-1993.[1]
[edit] Medal
It is a gold cross with four equal limbs, enamelled red and edged in gold. In the center of the obverse is a gold maple leaf, surrounded by a golden laurel wreath. On the reverse side the Royal Cypher surmounted by the Royal Crown appear in the upper arm. The words: VALOUR VAILLANCE are below the cypher and extend along the upper edge of two lateral arms. The recipient's name and date of the incident are engraved below these words.[1]
[edit] Ribbon
The light crimson (red) ribbon is 1.5 inches (38 mm) wide. A miniature cross is worn on the ribbon in undress. A bar would be signified by the wearing of two crosses. [1]
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