Sacrifice Medal Mega Thread

[PO2FinClk]

Suggested purple cross looks a little bit like the Brit Military Cross (looks nice though)

If the pruple is dark enough it would be identical to the SSM.

 

[geo]

in the end, why don't we have a set of "sight cross-hairs" for the medal?
This is after all, a Blighty medal.

 

[Reccesoldier]

If the pruple is dark enough it would be identical to the SSM.

Huh? http://www.gg.ca/honours/medals/hon04-ssm_e.asp

I had no idea you could make purple so dark that it looked like Red White and Black!

 

[Starlight31]

Suggested purple cross looks a little bit like the Brit Military Cross (looks nice though)

Ouch!!!

    I have seen the ribbon, and can buy it.. It sure as heck did not look like that...  I must say.. For once, the ribbon looks very sharp.  Though, the medal I have not seen (I am in the business).  From what I have been told, It has been done right!! (One can only hope).  Then again, the same was said about a few other medals, and...... well, I just hope their is no more Tri Service badge placement in it... Lets become original!! CBA.... Tri Service with leafs..... GCS?? GSM?? Though the GSM is a really well done medal. IMHO!!

Now if it does not go through.... I might buy the ribbon anyway.. It is that sharp...  Now we just to hurry up and wait... We all have enough time in to know that game!!! ;D  lol

The ribbon isn't that far off though.... dump the white..... enough said!!!! lol..... I hope I attached it right!!!

 

[Sub_Guy]

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20080829.wmedal0829/BNStory/National

OTTAWA — The Governor-General has announced the creation of a new medal equivalent to the U.S. Purple Heart.

The Sacrifice Medal will be awarded to military personnel, members of allied forces or Canadian civilians working under the authority of the Canadian Forces who suffered wounds or death caused by hostile action on or after Oct. 7, 2001.

Governor-General Michaëlle Jean will preside over an inaugural presentation ceremony at Rideau Hall at a later date.

The silver circular medal is 36 millimetres across, has a claw at the top of it in the form of the Royal Crown, and is attached to a straight slotted bar under a red, black and white ribbon.

Until now, Canadian soldiers wounded in action received “wound stripes” to be worn on the forearm of their uniforms.

 

[vonGarvin]

Nice.  But where's my medal for Op HALO?

 

[Loachman]

I am rather underwhelmed by the bland name, and that this is being billed in the press as an "equivalent to the U.S. Purple Heart".

Once again, our distinctiveness has been Borged.

 

[the 48th regulator]

Ah well,

I guess I will be distinct in wearing my wound stripe.

And we beloved peacekeepers were such the darlings at one time......

dileas

tess

 

[vonGarvin]

Ah well,

I guess I will be distinct in wearing my wound stripe.

And we beloved peacekeepers were such the darlings at one time......

You still are in my heart!

 

[Sub_Guy]

If you are presented the medal does that mean you have to give up your wound stripe?

 

[Grunt_031]

Here we go. Physical and Mental injuries or just the physical ones? It is going to interesting to see the eligibility requirements.

 

[Infanteer]

I like the overall appearence of the medal but I don't know about the name.  However, I can't think of anything better, so it is hard to chuck stones at "Sacrifice Medal".

I still don't know if this was completely necessary considering the Wound Stripe was an adequete system (a "Canadian" one as well).

 

[medicineman]

Nice.  But where's my medal for Op HALO?

Why do the words "The cheque is in the mail" or even more appropriate "I'm from the government and I'm here to help" come to mind...


MM

 

[X-mo-1979]

Now I gotta spend 6 months trying not to get a medal.

 

[brihard]

Directorate of Honours and Recognition description

Biggest point to note I saw in it is that diagnosed mental disorders as a result of real of perceived enemy action are eligible.

 

[HItorMiss]

They can keep it...

 

[The Bread Guy]

Link to MSM coverage below.....

Governor General announces the creation of a new military medal
Governor General of Canada news release, 29 Aug 08
News release link

OTTAWA -- Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, is pleased to announce that Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II approved the creation of the Sacrifice Medal. The medal will be awarded to military personnel, members of allied forces or Canadian civilians working under the authority of the Canadian Forces, who suffered wounds or death caused by hostile action, on or after October 7, 2001.

“Our soldiers deserve our utmost respect and deepest gratitude,” said the Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada. “This medal recognizes the valued contribution of those who sacrificed their health or their lives while serving Canada.”

Applications will be processed through the usual military chain of command.

An inaugural presentation ceremony will take place at Rideau Hall at a later date.

For the artistic rendering of the Medal created by the Chancellery of Honours, please click on the following site for a small format:
http://www.gg.ca/honours/medals/hon04-sm_e.asp 
or on this link
http://www.gg.ca/images/sacrifice_lg.jpg
for a large format.

For more information on military honours, please see the Department of National Defence Web site for Canadian Forces Honours and Awards:
http://www.forces.gc.ca/hr/dhr-ddhr

For further information on the Sacrifice Medal and on the creation of new honours, please refer to the attached backgrounders (Annex A and Annex B) or visit http://www.gg.ca
or visit
http://www.forces.gc.ca/hr/dhr-ddhr

Canadian Press coverage here.

 

[Infanteer]

http://forums.army.ca/forums/threads/50674.0.html

 

[Franko]

Hmmmm....the Wound Stripe isn't good enough.

Now wounded troops who don't want to remember the incident have to wear it, thus turning it into a constant reminder.

Can't wait for the awarding to members who have PTSD and REALLY want to forget it.

Why do some people want to re-invent the wheel just for the sake of doing so?

Regards

 

[Jammer]

My own two cents...
I think the decoration is overdue. True enough about OSIs...but that is for another time.
Wear it with pride and rememberance. You earned it...and paid for it.