125th Anniversary of the Confederation of Canada Medal

125th Anniversary of the Confederation of Canada Medal
Awarded by Canada
Type	Medal
Awarded for	Significant contributions to fellow citizens, to their community or to Canada
Statistics
Established	1992
Total awarded	42,000
Precedence
Next (higher)	European Security and Defence Policy Service Medals
Next (lower)	Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal
Ribbon

The 125th Anniversary of the Confederation of Canada Medal is a commemorative medal struck by the Royal Canadian Mint celebrating the 125th anniversary of the Confederation of Canada. The Medal honours Canadians who have made a significant contribution to their fellow citizens, to their community, or to Canada.

The Front of the medal contains the image of The Royal Cypher (EIIR) of the Queen of Canada, Elizabeth II, surmounted by a crown superimposed on a large single maple leaf, circumscribed with the legend CONFEDERATION CONFÉDÉRATION and the dates 1867 — 1992 at the bottom.

The Reverse Side contains The shield of arms of Canada encircled by the motto ribbon of the Order of Canada (DESIDERANTE MELIOREM PATRIAM which mean "They Desire a Better Country") ensigned by the central portion of the Royal Arms of Canada (a crowned lion holding a maple leaf in the right front paw) and circumscribed with the motto A MARI USQUE AD MARE at the bottom. The medal was only issued in 1992 and could not be awarded to a person who died prior to January 1, 1992. The Medal has no Bar or post-nominal. Nominations were made through the various branches of Government, as well as organization throughout the country.

This Medal was awarded to approximately 42,000 Canadians.

See also

• Category:Recipients of the 125th Anniversary of the Confederation of Canada Medal
• List of Canadian awards
• List of Canadian provincial and territorial orders

External links

• Veterans Affairs Canada site
• Canadian Forces Administrative Order 18-4 Recommendations for Canadian Orders, Decorations and Military Honours