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The Canadian honours system : desiderantes meliorem patriam / Christopher McCreery ; foreword by A.J.G.D. de Chastelain.

Title
The Canadian honours system : desiderantes meliorem patriam / Christopher McCreery ; foreword by A.J.G.D. de Chastelain.
Author
McCreery, Christopher
Publication
Toronto ; Tonawanda, NY : Dundurn Press, c2005.

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Description
408 p. : col. ill.; 24 cm.
Summary
"Since the creation of the Canadian honours system in 1967, more than 250,000 Canadians have been rewarded, yet little has been written about this system. This full-colour illustrated book recounts the history of Canada's various national orders, decorations, and medals, from New France's Croix de St. Louis, through the British Order of the Bath, to modern Canadian awards such as the General Campaign Star." "Each award in the modern Canadian honours system is examined in detail, including historical background, design, and criteria for bestowal. With special chapters on heraldry, protocol, and the proper mounting and wearing of medals, it is an essential reference for anyone interested in Canadian honours."--Jacket.
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • History
  • History.
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (p. [392]-394) and index.
Processing Action (note)
  • committed to retain
Contents
Foreword / A.J.G.D. de Chastelain -- Ch. 1. Honours, awards and decorations around the world -- Ch. 2. Honours in Canada to 1867 -- Ch. 3. Canadian honours from confederation to the centennial, 1867-1967 -- Ch. 4. Failed proposals -- Ch. 5. The Order of Canada -- Ch. 6. The Order of Military Merit -- Ch. 7. The Order of Merit of the Police Forces -- Ch. 8. The queen's personal honours -- Ch. 9. The Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem -- Ch. 10. The provincial orders -- Ch. 11. Bravery decorations -- Ch. 12. Military valour decorations -- Ch. 13. Meritorious service decorations -- Ch. 14. War, operational and service medals -- Ch. 15. United Nations service medals.
ISBN
  • 9781550025545
  • 1550025546
LCCN
^^2005412797
OCLC
70131008
Owning Institutions
Harvard Library