Meritorious Service Cross
| Meritorious Service Cross | |
|---|---|
Obverse of the insignia | |
| Type | State decoration |
| Awarded for | An action performed in an outstanding manner that brings great benefit or honour to the Canadian Forces or to Canada. |
| Presented by | The monarch of Canada |
| Post-nominals | MSC (English) CSM (French) |
| Status | Currently awarded |
| Established | 11 June 1984 (military division) 6 June 1991 (civil division) |
| Total | 186 |
| Ribbon bars of the Meritorious Service Cross (MSC with Bar on right); military division at top, civil division at bottom | |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Star of Courage |
| Next (lower) | Medal of Military Valour |
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The Meritorious Service Cross (French: Croix du service méritoire) is a decoration that is, within the Canadian system of honours, one of the two Meritorious Service Decorations gifted by the Canadian monarch, his or her Governor-in-Council. Created in 1984, the medal is intended to recognize individuals—both Canadian and foreign—who have carried out meritorious acts bringing benefit and honour in either of two categories: military and civilian.