Canada. A Canadian Peacekeeping Medal

Instituted in 1997. In antique silvered copper, measuring 36.5 mm in diameter, silvering wear evident on the obverse, pitting overall, original ribbon, very fine.

Footnote: The prestigious Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to all United Nations Peacekeepers in 1988, in recognition of their collective efforts in the cause of peace. This inspired the creation of the Canadian Peacekeeping Service Medal (CPSM), to acknowledge the unique contribution to peace that Canadian peacekeepers have made since 1947. The medal is awarded to Canadian citizens for a minimum of thirty days service on a peacekeeping or observing mission since November 14, 1947. Military personnel, police officers and civilians are eligible.