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The Order of Military Merit is an Order (decoration) issued by Canada to members of the Canadian Forces who have demonstrated dedication and devotion beyond the call of duty. An Order is a decoration, awarded by a government to an individual, usually for distinguished service to a nation or to humanity. ... The Canadian Forces (CF) (Fr: Forces canadiennes (FC)) are the combined branches of the military of Canada. ...

Queen Elizabeth II wearing the Sovereign's insignia of the Order of Canada and the Order of Military Merit

Established in 1972, the award has three classes: Image File history File links Download high resolution version (2000x2500, 759 KB)Queen of Canada - Wearing the insignia of the Order of Canada (above) & The Order of Military Merit (below) Official Photographic Portrait of Her Majesty The Queen of Canada The official Canadian portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (2000x2500, 759 KB)Queen of Canada - Wearing the insignia of the Order of Canada (above) & The Order of Military Merit (below) Official Photographic Portrait of Her Majesty The Queen of Canada The official Canadian portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II... Membership in the Order of Canada is Canadas highest civilian honour, awarded to those who adhere to the Orders motto Desiderantes meliorem patriam, which means they desire a better country. ... 1972 was a leap year that started on a Saturday. ...

Commander (CMM) - fulfilling duties of great responsibility
Officer (OMM) - fulfilling duties of responsibility
Member (MMM) - 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. Canada is a constitutional monarchy and a Commonwealth Realm with Queen Elizabeth II as its reigning monarch and head of state. ... The Governor General of Canada (French: Gouverneur gÃ©nÃ©ral or Gouverneure gÃ©nÃ©rale) is the representative of the Canadian monarch. ...

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. A gilt is any of the following: A thin covering of gold. ... Maple leaves in fall The maple leaf is a leaf of the maple tree and is a national symbol of Canada. ...

The ribbon of the Order is blue with golden edges.

Other military honours include:

Canadian Forces Decoration The Canadian Forces Decoration is a Canadian military award given to officers and soldiers of the Canadian Armed Forces who have completed twelve years of military service. ... The Meritorious Service Medal and the Meritorious Service Cross is awarded by the reigning monarch of Canada (presently Queen Elizabeth II) and is presented on her behalf by the Governor General. ... Initially formulated in 1988 following the award of the Nobel Peace Prize to UN peacekeepers, the Canadian Peacekeeping Service Medal and shows the Canadian Peacekeeping Memorial adorned with two maple leaves. ... The Victoria Cross (Post-nominal letters V.C.) is the highest award for valour that can be awarded to members of the Canadian armed forces of any rank in any service, and allies serving under or with Canadian military command. ...

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