Sacrifice Medal
| Sacrifice Medal | |
|---|---|
Reverse of the medal | |
| Type | Military medal |
| Awarded for | Members of the Canadian Forces, an allied force, or a Canadian civilian under the authority of the Canadian Forces, died or been wounded under honourable circumstances in the line of service. |
| Presented by | The monarch of Canada |
| Status | Currently awarded |
| Established | 29 August 2008 |
| First award | 9 November 2009 |
| Total | 705 (as of 1 June 2012) |
| Total awarded posthumously | approx 150 |
Ribbon of the Sacrifice Medal | |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Royal Victorian Medal |
| Next (lower) | Korea Medal |
The Sacrifice Medal (French: Médaille du sacrifice) is a military medal that was created in 2008 as a replacement for the Wound Stripe. It is awarded by the Canadian monarch, usually through the Governor General of Canada, to members of the Canadian Forces or allied forces wounded or killed in action, and to members whose death under honourable circumstances is a result of injury or disease related directly to military service.