Star of Courage (Canada)
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The Star of Courage (French: Étoile du Courage) is a decoration that is the second-highest award for bravery within the Canadian system of honours,[1] and one of the three Canadian Bravery Decorations awarded by the Canadian monarch, generally through his or her viceroy-in-Council. Created in 1972, it is presented to both living and deceased individuals deemed to have performed "acts of conspicuous courage in circumstances of great peril".[2] Recipients are allowed to use post-nominal letters – for Anglophones SC, and for Francophones ÉC.[2]
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Star of Courage | |
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Type | State decoration |
Awarded for | Acts of conspicuous courage in circumstances of great peril |
Presented by | The monarch of Canada![]() |
Eligibility | All Canadian citizens and foreign persons as described |
Post-nominals | SC (English) ÉC (French) |
Status | Currently awarded |
Established | 1 May 1972 |
First awarded | 20 July 1972 |
Total | 420 |
Total awarded posthumously | 76 |
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Precedence | |
Next (higher) | Star of Military Valour |
Next (lower) | Meritorious Service Cross |
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