NATO Meritorious Service Medal with Clasp, Full Size excluded-retail only to operations in the presence

to operations in the presence of an armed enemy

Officer and Serving Member (Formerly known as Serving Brother or Sister)

The Polar Medal celebrates Canada’s northern heritage and recognizes persons who render extraordinary services in the polar regions and in Canada’s North

This honour replaces the Wound Stripe

NATO Meritorious Service Medal with Clasp, Full Size excluded-retail only to operations in the presenceThe NATO Meritorious Service Medal was first awarded in 2003 to commend NATO staff whose personal initiative and dedication went beyond their duty to make a difference both to their colleagues, and to NATO as an organisation. The Medal is the personal Award of The Secretary General of NATO, who signs each citation. Less than 50 medals are awarded each year and it remains the only significant award for individual personal effort for NATO staff; and can