Order of Military Merit (Canada)
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The Order of Military Merit is an Order issued by Canada to members of the Canadian Forces, both Regular and Reserves, who have demonstrated dedication and devotion beyond the call of duty. The Order honours them for their commitment to Canada.
Established in 1972, the award has three classes:
- Commander (C.M.M.) - fulfilling duties of great responsibility
- Officer (O.M.M.) - fulfilling duties of responsibility
- Member (M.M.M.) - exceptional service or performance of duty
The Queen is the Sovereign of the Order and the Governor General is the Chancellor and Commander of the Order.
The badge of the Order is a blue enamelled cross pattée, in gilt for Commanders and Officers, in silver for Members. The central disc bears a maple leaf - red enamelled leaf on golden background for Commanders, golden leaf on golden background for Officers, silver leaf on silver background for Members - surrounded by a red enamel ring bearing the words "Merit - Mérite - Canada", and topped by a crown. Commanders wear the badge on a necklet; Officers and Members wear their badges, suspended by a gilt or silver bar decorated with a laurel motif, on a ribbon on the left chest.
The ribbon of the Order is blue with golden edges.
Other military honours include:
- Canadian Forces Decoration
- Meritorious Service Medal (Canada)
- Canadian Peacekeeping Service Medal
- Victoria Cross (Canada)
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| Order of Canada | Order of Military Merit | Order of Merit of the Police Forces | Royal Victorian Order
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