Canadian Forces Decoration (GVI) Size:Full Size Special Service Medal (SSM)

Special Service Medal (SSM)

The area of operations includes:

there are several criteria taken into consideration: the performance of acts of courage in difficult or dangerous circumstances

Awarded for 180 days of honourable service within NATO’s area of responsibility between 1 January 1951 and 19 October 2004

Canadian Forces Decoration (GVI) Size:Full Size Special Service Medal (SSM)The Canadian Forces Decoration is awarded to officers, and to the men and women of the Canadian Forces who have completed twelve years of service. The medal is awarded to all ranks, who must have a good record of conduct during the final eight years of claimed service. The medal is awarded to the regular forces, reserve forces and to officers to the Cadet Instructors List (CIL). Service in the regular and reserve of auxiliary forces of the British