Meritorious Service Decoration
The Meritorious Service Decorations, available in two forms as the Meritorious Service Cross and the Meritorious Service Medal and presented on behalf by the Governor General.
The military division recognizes individuals for bringing honour to the Canadian Forces. The civilian division recognizes contributions that bring benefit or honour to Canada in any field or improve the quality of life of a community, from athletics to diplomatic relations to humanitarian activities, setting an example for others to follow. Meritorious Service Decorations recognize the performance of a military deed or military activity in an outstandingly professional manner of such a rare, high standard that it brings considerable benefit to or reflects great credit on the CF.
