[{"id":21709125,"handle":"medals","updated_at":"2025-01-15T16:40:17-07:00","published_at":"2017-02-11T21:05:31-07:00","sort_order":"alpha-asc","template_suffix":"","published_scope":"web","title":"Medal, Canadian","body_html":"\u003cp\u003eCanadian Forces decorations and medals in replica and miniature format.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eFull Size Medals include 8 inches of ribbon and Miniature Medals include 5 inches of ribbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAll come loose with no mounting. Mounting or mounting bars are available at additional cost.\u003c\/p\u003e","image":{"created_at":"2018-08-04T23:37:09-06:00","alt":"","width":4272,"height":2848,"src":"\/\/www.defencemedals.ca\/cdn\/shop\/collections\/IMG_5011.JPG?v=1533447429"}}]
The General Campaign Star (GCS) is awarded to members of the Canadian Forces and members of allied forces working with the Canadian Forces who deploy into a defined theatre of operations to take part in operations in the presence of an armed enemy.
The full size reproduction medal comes loose and with 8 inches of quality ribbon (32mm wide).
The miniature size medal comes loose and with 5 inches of quality ribbon (16mm wide).
