Mercantile Marine and Volunteer Defence Corps during World War II
and to a number of non-Naval personnel who served on Royal Navy ships
This full size reproduction medal comes loose and with 5 inches of quality ribbon
while deployed on full-time duty in direct support of approved operations
The Gulf and Kuwait Medal recognizes the participation of CAF members deployed or in direct support of the operations against Iraq during the Gulf war
Canadian Memorial Cross (Silver Cross), GVI, Reproduction Size:MC, GVI, Antique Silver (Toned) Mercantile Marine and Volunteer DefenceThe 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
