The Canadian Bravery Decorations are a group of Canadian medals awarded for bravery. They are part of the Canadian Honour System created in 1967. The awards themselves were established in 1972. The Canadian Bravery Decorations recognize courageous acts in all situations not in the presence of an armed enemy.

They are as follows:

• Cross of Valour
  Cross of Valour (Canada)
  The Cross of Valour is a decoration that is, within the Canadian system of honours, the second highest award , the highest honour available for Canadian civilians, and the highest of the three Canadian Bravery Decorations...
  
  
• Star of Courage
  Star of Courage (Canada)
  The Star of Courage is a decoration that is, within the Canadian system of honours, the second highest award for bravery, and one of the three Canadian Bravery Decorations gifted by the Canadian monarch, generally through his or her viceroy-in-Council...
  
  
• Medal of Bravery

External links

• Canadian Forces Administrative Order 18-4 Recommendations for Canadian Orders, Decorations and Military Honours