Canadian Polar Medal Size:Full Size The Canadian Operational Service Medal

The Canadian Operational Service Medal (OSM) is awarded to:

Service cannot be counted toward another Canadian or foreign service medal

Awarded for six months (180 days) service afloat or 2 months (60 days) for air-crew service

performed either in Canada or outside Canada (excluding theatres of operations)

and to have entered a theatre of war between 5 August 1914 and 11 November 1918

Canadian Polar Medal Size:Full Size The Canadian Operational Service MedalThe Polar Medal celebrates Canadas northern heritage and recognizes persons who render extraordinary services in the polar regions and in Canadas North. The Polar Medal recognizes those who have contributed to or endeavoured to promote a greater understanding of Canadas northern communities and its people. It also honours those individuals who have withstood the rigours of the polar climate to make significant contributions to polar exploration and