Canadian Memorial Cross (Silver Cross), GV, Reproduction excluded-retail only through the award of an

through the award of an official medal emanating from the Crown

in a clearly defined locality and for a specified duration

4 Star Gold/Silver 40 Years Bar for wear on medals

Serving in Canada in an operations room directly participating in NATO operational control

the Gulf of Aden

Canadian Memorial Cross (Silver Cross), GV, Reproduction excluded-retail only through the award of anThe Memorial Cross (more often referred to as the Silver Cross) was first instituted by Order in Council 2374, dated December 1, 1919. It was awarded to mothers and widows (next of kin) of Canadian soldiers who died on active duty or whose death was consequently attributed to such duty. The crosses were sent automatically to mothers and wives who qualified, and could be worn by the recipients anytime, even though they were not themselves veterans. The