Canadian Memorial Cross (Silver Cross), EIIR , Reproduction excluded-retail only The Australian Defence Medal recognises

The Australian Defence Medal recognises Australian Defence Force personnel who have

a maple leaf

Those with at least 10 years of service with emergency medical services may include

the Latin inscription “PRO PACE UNUM”

The Sacrifice Medal was created in the context of increased casualties in overseas operations to fulfill the desire of Canadians and the Government to provide formal recognition

Canadian Memorial Cross (Silver Cross), EIIR , Reproduction excluded-retail only The Australian Defence Medal recognisesThe 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. A sterling silver cross, 32 mm across, with arms slightly flared at the ends with a wreath of laurel leaves appearing between the arms of the cross. On the obverse,