Special Service Medal (EIIR) Type:Full Size w/Expedition Bar Posted to a NATO unit

Posted to a NATO unit or Canadian/Allied formation under NATO operational control

The prestigious Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to all United Nations Peacekeepers in 1988 in recognition of their collective efforts in the cause of peace

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while deployed on full-time duty in direct support of approved operations

Special Service Medal (SSM)

Special Service Medal (EIIR) Type:Full Size w/Expedition Bar Posted to a NATO unitSpecial Service Medal (SSM) The Special Service Medal (SSM) recognizes members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) who have performed service under exceptional circumstances, in a clearly defined locality and for a specified duration. Approved activities are those that were underway on 11 June 1984 or established thereafter. The medal is always issued with a bar that specifies the special service being recognized each bar having its own eligibility