Canadian Honours Chart
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This chart shows the sequence of wear for the majority of modern Canadian orders, decorations and medals. Note that some awards such as those related to the two World Wars and Korea and some provincial awards have not been included as it is impossible or unlikely that they will be awarded to serving members of the Canadian Armed Forces.
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Select from the drop-down list (alphabetical) OR click on a ribbon image for general information and eligibility for an award (Awards are displayed in Sequential Order of Precedence from left to right starting at the top with the Victoria Cross (VC)).
![NATO - Article 5 for Operation](/web/20131016225824im_/http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhr-ddhr/images/Ribbons/nato_art5_active_r.jpg)
NATO - Art 5 «ACTIVE ENDEAVOUR»
![NATO - Non-Article 5 for Operations in the Balkans](/web/20131016225824im_/http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhr-ddhr/images/Ribbons/nato_nonart5_balk_r.jpg)
NATO - Non-Art 5 (Balkans)
![NATO - Non-Art 5 (NTM-IRAQ)](/web/20131016225824im_/http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhr-ddhr/images/ribbons/nato_nonart5_ntmi_r.jpg)
NATO - Non-Art 5 (NTM-IRAQ)
![NATO - Non-Article 5 (AMIS)](/web/20131016225824im_/http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhr-ddhr/images/ribbons/nato_nonart5_amis_r.jpg)
NATO - AMIS
![NATO - Non-Art 5 (AFRICA)](/web/20131016225824im_/http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhr-ddhr/images/ribbons/NATO_AFRICA_r.jpg)
NATO - Non-Art 5 (AFRICA)
Other Honours and Awards
![Commander-in-Chief Unit Commendation](/web/20131016225824im_/http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhr-ddhr/images/Ribbons/comm_cinc_thumb_r.jpg)
CinC Commendation
![Vice-Regal Commendation](/web/20131016225824im_/http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhr-ddhr/images/ribbons/Comm_vice_regal_r.jpg)
Vice-Regal Commendation
![Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation](/web/20131016225824im_/http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhr-ddhr/images/ribbons/comm_vac_r.jpg)
VAC
![Chief of the Defence Staff Commendation](/web/20131016225824im_/http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhr-ddhr/images/Ribbons/comm_cds_r.jpg)
CDS Commendation
![RCMP Commissioner's Commendation](/web/20131016225824im_/http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhr-ddhr/images/ribbons/RCMP_Commiss_Comm_r.jpg)
RCMP Commissioner's Commendation
![Command Commendation](/web/20131016225824im_/http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhr-ddhr/images/Ribbons/comm_command_r.jpg)
Command Commendation
![RCMP Commanders' Commendation](/web/20131016225824im_/http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhr-ddhr/images/ribbons/RCMP_Command_Comm_r.jpg)
RCMP Commanders' Commendation
![St. John Chancellor’s Commendation](/web/20131016225824im_/http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhr-ddhr/images/ribbons/comm_stj_chanc_r.jpg)
Chancellor’s Commendation
![Canadian Forces Medallion for Distinguished Service](/web/20131016225824im_/http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhr-ddhr/images/ribbons/CFMDS_2010_r.jpg)
CFMDS
![St. John Provincial/Territorial Commendation](/web/20131016225824im_/http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhr-ddhr/images/ribbons/comm_stj_prov_r.jpg)
Provincial Commendation
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