Canadian Centennial Medal
- Canadian Centennial Medal
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The Canadian Centennial Medal is a commemorative medal struck by the Royal Canadian Mint in 1967. It was created to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Confederation of Canada and was awarded to Canadians who were recommended by governments and associations for having provided valuable service to Canada.
As with other commemorative medals, to ensure that the recipients of this honour were representative of all Canadians, many bodies were included in the nomination process including all levels of government, national professional, educational and cultural organizations, military and protective services, veterans’ groups, sports associations, and philanthropic and charitable bodies.
29,500 medals were issued, of which 8,500 went to the Canadian Armed Forces.
The medal features The Royal Cypher EIIR surmounted by a crown is superimposed on a large single maple leaf. The inscription around the circumference reads CONFEDERATION · CANADA · CONFEDERATION with the word CANADA being at the top of the medal.
ee also
* 125th Anniversary of the Confederation of Canada Medal
* List of Canadian awards
* List of Canadian provincial and territorial orders
External links
* [http://www.vac-acc.gc.ca/remembers/sub.cfm?source=collections/cmdp/mainmenu/group10/ccm Veterans Canada Website]
* [http://www.gg.ca/honours/hon04-cent_e.asp governor general's page]
* [http://www.admfincs.forces.gc.ca/admfincs/subjects/cfao/018-04_e.asp Canadian Forces Administrative Order 18-4 Recommendations for Canadian Orders, Decorations and Military Honours]
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