Order of Canada Medal - Symbol of National Honor and Achievement #1758879 (License: Personal Use)

This official insignia represents the Order of Canada, one of the country’s highest civilian honors, established in 1967. The medal’s design includes a stylized 11-pointed maple leaf cross in gold, symbolizing Canadian identity, and is suspended from a ribbon reflecting the national colors-blue for loyalty, white for peace, and red for sacrifice. It is awarded by the Governor General on behalf of the monarch to individuals who have made exceptional contributions to Canada.

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