British Columbia Police Valorous Service Medal, Miniature excluded-retail only automatically qualified for award of

automatically qualified for award of the medal

Less than 50 medals are awarded each year and it remains the only significant award for individual personal effort for NATO staff

surrounded by an annulus enamelled red which bears the inscription "MERIT-MERITE-CANADA" in silver

The OSM with SUDAN ribbon is awarded to eligible persons who served in Sudan or provided direct support to operations conducted in that country from outside Canada for at least 30 cumulative days commencing on September 15

British Columbia Police Valorous Service Medal, Miniature excluded-retail only automatically qualified for award ofThis is the highest award for a police officer in British Columbia. It involves an act of exceptional valour in the face of extreme hazard. It is awarded to police officers who took action for the benefit of others despite knowing they placed themselves at substantial risk of death or serious injury. Medal Details Full Size Medal: Includes 8 inches of ribbon (32mm wide). Miniature Medal: Includes 5 inches of ribbon (16mm wide). Mounting: This medal is