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frequent question arising when Remembrance Day approaches is, “Can I wear my deceased grandpa’s/mother’s/buddy’s medals in his/her/his
honour?” The answer is a resounding “no”.
People receive and wear orders, decorations and medals as an official public recognition of their courage, merit or service – only the original and intended recipient may wear them. After the recipient’s death, the orders, decorations and medals may remain in the family, may be put on display as an heirloom or may be given to a recognized museum. Under no circumstances should they be worn by anyone else. In fact, it is unlawful.
Only official orders, decorations and medals included in the Canadian order of precedence, and foreign honours awarded with the approval of the Government of Canada, may be worn. Unofficial awards may not be mounted with or worn in conjunction with official honours.
Full-size medals should be worn for daytime ceremonies such as Remembrance Day ceremonies. Miniature medals may be worn only for nighttime events such as mess dinners.
For more information about the wearing of honours and decorations see the web page www.gg.ca/honours/wear/index_e.asp
More information about Canadian Forces Honours and Awards may be found at www.forces.gc.ca/hr/dhh/honours_awards/engraph/med1_e.asp?cat=3
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