Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal
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| Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal | |
|---|---|
| Type | Civil decoration |
| Country | Canada |
| Eligibility | Canadian citizens |
| Post-nominals | SVM |
| Motto | Nos ipsos dedimus (We Gave of Ourselves) |
| Status | Currently awarded |
| Established | 1995 |
 Ribbon bar of the medal | |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Ontario Medal for Firefighters Bravery[1] |
| Next (lower) | Ontario Provincial Police Long Service and Good Conduct Medal[1] |
The Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal (SVM) is a civil decoration for volunteers in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan, introduced in 1995 by the Government of Saskatchewan. Prior to the establishment of the medal volunteerism could be recognized by the Saskatchewan Order of Merit, but this is only one of the fields for which the Order is presented. The medal was established to remedy inadequate recognition of volunteerism by the provincial government.[2]
Description
The medal is circular, made of silver, suspended from a V-shaped clasp. The obverse depicts the shield of the Coat of arms of Saskatchewan surmounted by St Edward's Crown. Inscribed above the shield is the motto "Nos ipsos dedimus" (We Gave of Ourselves), and below is "Saskatchewan".[2]
See also
- Saskatchewan Order of Merit
- Sovereign's Medal for Volunteers
- Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship
- British Columbia Medal of Good Citizenship
References
- ^ a b "Wearing of Orders, Decorations and Medals" (PDF). The Canadian Honours System. Chancellery of Honours. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2 December 2007. Retrieved 7 November 2011.
- ^ a b "Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal". ops.gov.sk.ca. Government of Saskatchewan. Retrieved 5 November 2011.