Canadian Special Service Medal, Peace-Paix Bar non-commissioned officer or constable who

non-commissioned officer or constable who is of irreproachable character and who has completed not less than 20 years of service with good conduct

Awarded for an aggregate of 180 days of honourable service on the posted strength of CFS Alert

NOT ALL time served in Europe nor at sea can be counted towards this bar

The rotations bars for the Star are gold in colour with a raised edge and bear either one or five maples leaves

An aggregate of 180 days of honourable service performed in approved locations or tasks outside Canada from 20 October 2004 as part

Canadian Special Service Medal, Peace-Paix Bar non-commissioned officer or constable whoThe Special Service Medal (SSM) recognizes members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) who have performed a service determined to be under exceptional circumstances, in a clearly defined locality for a specified duration. The SSM recognizes approved activities underway on 11 June 1984 or subsequently established. This medal is always issued with a bar that specifies the special service being recognized, each bar having its own criteria. PEACE An