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This medallion is worn on the left chest, on a 31.8 millimetres (1.25 in) wide, blue and white ribbon; however, that for the military division has only four white stripes, paired and centred on the outer third of each side of the ribbon, while that for the civilian division has an additional 1mm
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Canadian Forces, or of any foreign military allied with Canada, and nominations come from commanding officers; the civilian
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wide white stripe centred between the other four. For men, the cross is hung from a bar, and for women, on a ribbon bow, both pinned to the left chest. Should an individual already possessing a
Meritorious Service Medal be awarded the medal again, he or she is granted a
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