ORDER OF MILITARY MERIT (CANADA)

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
Only high ranking military members are eligible for this order.
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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References

See also

★ Canadian Forces

★ Governor General of Canada

References

★ Order of Military Merit

★ Constitution of the Order