Military Medals

In addition to the Victoria Cross, there are (and were) many medals soldiers were able to earn for the actions either in or outside of combat. Many Victoria Cross winners were recipients of other awards as well, sometimes more than once.

Click on a thumbnail of one of the medals or decorations below to learn more about them.

Canada unveils its own Victoria Cross
www.army.forces.gc.ca/land-terre/news-nouvelles/story-reportage-eng.asp?id=2728

Administering medals, and honours
www.army.forces.gc.ca/land-terre/news-nouvelles/story-reportage-eng.asp?id=2545

Medals in a Minute: the Star of Military Valour
www.army.forces.gc.ca/land-terre/news-nouvelles/story-reportage-eng.asp?id=3409

The Cross of Valour
www.army.forces.gc.ca/land-terre/news-nouvelles/story-reportage-eng.asp?id=3094

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