Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal
The Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal (SVM) is a civil decoration for volunteers in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan, introduced in 1995 by the Government of Saskatchewan. Prior to the establishment of the medal volunteerism could be recognized by the Saskatchewan Order of Merit, but this is only one of the fields for which the Order is presented. The medal was established to remedy inadequate recognition of volunteerism by the provincial government.
Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal
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- Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal
- Period
- 1995
- Region
- Canada
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The Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal (SVM) is a civil decoration for volunteers in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan, introduced in 1995 by the Government of Saskatchewan. Prior to the establishment of the medal volunteerism could be recognized by the Saskatchewan Order of Merit, but this is only one of the fields for which the Order is presented. The medal was established to remedy inadequate recognition of volunteerism by the provincial government.
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• Name — Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal • Presenter — The lieutenant governor of Saskatchewan • Country — Canada • Type — Civil decoration • Eligibility — Canadian citizens • Awarded For — Outstanding volunteer service or exceptional community involvement in an area that is beyond the performance of the individual's normal duties or the exercise of the responsibilities of a profession to which that individual belongs • Status — Currently awarded • Motto — Nos ipsos dedimus (We Gave of Ourselves) • Post Nominals — SVM • Established — 1995 • Higher — Ontario Medal for Firefighters Bravery • Lower — Ontario Provincial Police Long Service and Good Conduct Medal • Caption2 — Ribbon bar of the medal
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1995
Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal first recorded.
1995
Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal is recorded from 1995.
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The medal is circular, made of silver, suspended from a V-shaped clasp. The obverse depicts the shield of the Coat of arms of Saskatchewan surmounted by St Edward's Crown, with silver replacing normally gold elements. Inscribed above the shield is the motto "Nos ipsos dedimus" (We Gave of Ourselves), and below is "Saskatchewan".
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