The Beginner's Guide to Canadian Honours - Softcover

McCreery, Christopher

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1550027484 ISBN 13: 9781550027488

Publisher: Dundurn, 2008

Synopsis

Commended for the 2009 Best Books for Kids & Teens

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. 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. The book also includes a wearing guide.

About this title

About the Author

Christopher McCreery is a founding member of the Institute for the Study of the Crown in Canada and is the author of more than a dozen books. He is private secretary to the lieutenant governor of Nova Scotia and is a Fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society. In 2010, he was appointed a member of the Royal Victorian Order by the Queen. He lives in Halifax.

Edition details

• Publisher: Dundurn
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1550027484
• ISBN 13: 9781550027488
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 96