Canadian Forces Decoration medal, 1949-1952

Awarded to Captain Edmond Oswald Ormsby RCN. Obverse: Head of King George VI (L). Legend: "GEORGVS VI D:G:BRITT:OMN:REX: FID:DEF:". Reverse: Royal Cypher on maple leaves with crown above and RAF-style eagle below with inscription scroll incribed "SERVICE". Fitted on a suspension bar inscribed "CANADA" and a red ribbon with three narrow white stripes. Mounted court-style with five others.

Object Details

ID: MED1858
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: War medal
Display location: Not on display
Date made: 1949
People: Ormsby, Edmond Oswald, Capt RCN, E
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: 37 mm