Canadian Memorial Cross (Silver Cross), GV, Reproduction excluded-retail only The blue colour represents the

The blue colour represents the Province of Alberta and the white for good service

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The NATO Meritorious Service Medal was first awarded in 2003 to commend NATO staff whose personal initiative and dedication went beyond their duty to make a difference both to their colleagues

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Canadian Memorial Cross (Silver Cross), GV, Reproduction excluded-retail only The blue colour represents theThe 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