Order of Merit of Police Forces excluded-retail only rank and service number of

rank and service number of the son or husband

Plated with enameling

can the medal be awarded to an individual who does not meet all eligibility criteria

ten years of which have been served in the performance of duties involving potential risks

It was awarded to mothers and widows (next of kin) of Canadian soldiers who died on active duty or whose death was consequently attributed to such duty

Order of Merit of Police Forces excluded-retail only rank and service number ofCommander The badge of the order is a blue enamelled, straight end cross patte (four arms, narrow at the centre and expanding towards the ends). The badge is edged in gold, and bears a red maple leaf in its center, on a white background, surrounded by an annulus enamelled red which bears the inscription "MERIT MERITE CANADA" in gold, the annulus being surmounted by the Royal Crown enamelled in full colours. The Commander's badge has a small link at