Year Authorized:
1972
General Description:
Ribbon is of solely light crimson in color, the color running from edge-to-edge. Established on May 1st, 1972 and first awarded that July (20th).
Award Criteria (as detailed by various official sources):
Awarded for "...acts of the most conspicuous courage in circumstances of extreme peril."
The Cross of Valour is the second highest award offered by Canada.
User Tags Detailing this Ribbon:
crimson   light   red   canada   canarmy