Canadian Forces Decoration
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| General Description | The Canadian Forces Decoration (post-nominal letters "CD") is a Canadian award bestowed upon members of the Canadian Forces who have completed twelve years of military service, with certain conditions. The decoration is awarded to all ranks, who must have a good record of conduct during the final eight years of claimed service. The medal is decagonal (ten-sided, representing the ten provinces) Made of tombac (a copper-zinc alloy) A gilded copper version was introduced in 2008 |
| Front Description | Uncrowned coinage head of Queen Elizabeth II, facing right, with the inscription around the edge ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA with the word CANADA at the bottom |
| Back Description | A crown, three maple leaves and an eagle representing the navy, army and air force from top to bottom. The word SERVICE is on a scroll at the base and a fleur-de-lis is on each side of the crown |
| Diameter | 36.00 mm |
| Material | Tombac |
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