How do I find my Canadian military medals?
If you are looking for first issue or replacement medals for service post Korean War (Canadian Forces Decorations, United Nations Medal for Emergency Force, Egypt, Peace Keeping Medal, or the Special Service Medal, etc.), please contact the Canadian Armed Forces at 1-877-741-8332.
What is the highest medal you can get in Canada?
The Victoria Cross
The Victoria Cross (post-nominal letters VC, French: Croix de Victoria) is the highest award for valour available to members of the Canadian Forces of any rank, in any service, and allies serving under or with Canadian military command.
What is the rarest War Medal?
The Victoria Cross is the ‘holy grail’ for medal collectors because there are only 1,357 in existence. Bearing the inscription ‘For valour’ and known as a VC, this medal was first awarded for ‘conspicuous bravery’ in 1856 and later backdated to the Crimean war of 1854.
Do Canadian soldiers get Purple Hearts?
It is awarded by the Canadian monarch, usually by the Governor General of Canada, to members of the Canadian Forces or allied forces wounded or killed in action, and to members whose death under honourable circumstances is a result of injury or disease related directly to military service.
What military medals are worth money?
Medals such as the 1939-1945 Star and the War Medal issued to a huge number of servicemen at the time are relatively common and therefore not hugely valuable. American military medals such as the Medal of Honor and Distinguished Service Cross (awarded for actions on D-Day) can also be very valuable.
Is it legal to sell Canadian war medals?
Military medals are bought and sold regularly in Canada and elsewhere and there are no rules against it.
Can I look up my grandfather’s military record?
You can order older military personnel records online or with a downloadable form. You may have to pay a fee for copies of archival Official Military Personnel Files, including those of veterans discharged more than 62 years ago.
Is it illegal to sell military medals in Canada?
What does a WW1 medal look like?
A circular, silver medal, 1.42 inches in diameter. The British issue medals were made of cupro-nickel. A plain, straight non-swiveling suspender with a single-toed claw. The award was established on 16 August 1945. The ribbon is 1.25 inches wide and consists of seven coloured stripes: red, dark blue, white, narrow red, white, dark blue, and red.
What is the Canadian virtual war memorial?
The Canadian Virtual War Memorial is a registry of Canadians who died in service to our country. Explore our collection of Heroes Remember interviews to hear personal stories from those who were there.
Where can I find Canadian Army overseas honours and awards citations?
The Directorate of History and Heritage at National Defence has digitized the 54 volumes of the Canadian Army Overseas honours and awards citations for the Second World War. The images can be searched by name in the Directorate’s database.
Who are the Canadian recipients of the Colonial Auxiliary Forces Medal?
Canada General Service Medal roll, 1866-70/ John R. Thyen Canadian Army honours, decorations, medals, 1902-1968/ John Blatherwick Canadian recipients of the Colonial Auxiliary Forces Officers’ Decoration and the Colonial Auxiliary Forces Long Service Medal/ Stephen M. Pallas Canadian welcome home medals, 1899-1945/ George A. Brown