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The Beginner's Guide to Canadian Honours |
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| Format | Softcover | |
| Catalogue No. | 978-1-55002-748-8 | |
| Pages | 96 | |
| Language | English only | |
| Price | $19.99 | |
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| Written by Christopher McCreery. Published by Dundurn Press, 2008. Description: |
| This short book, rich with illustrations and photos,
provides an easy-to-understand overview of Canadian honours, who has received
them, and how they are bestowed. For more than 40 years Canadian orders, decorations, and medals have been used to recognize exemplary citizens for their outstanding contributions to our country and to the world. Although Canada is a relatively young country, we are fortunate to have one of the most comprehensive honours systems in the world. With the Order of Canada at its centre, the Canadian honours system includes the Victoria Cross, Star of Courage, Order of St. John, General Campaign Star, Canadian Forces Decoration, and a wide variety of other awards. From the honours of New France to the many British medals awarded to Canadians prior to 1967, the various elements of the modern Canadian honours system are explained. The book also includes a wearing guide and ribbon chart. "In this small but highly-informative book, Christopher McCreery explains how Canada thanks deserving citizens through honours of the Crown." – His Royal Highness, The Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, KG, KCVO, SOMChristopher McCreery has served as an advisor to the British and Canadian governments on questions related to honours policy. The author of several books on the history of honours in Canada, McCreery, is a Fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographic Society. He lives in Ottawa. |
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