NATO Veterans Organization of Canada
Organisation canadienne des vétérans de l’OTAN
A Voice for today’s Veterans ~ Une voix pour les vétérans d’aujourd’hui
Members News
Updated - September 08 2012
40th Anniversary of the Order of Military Merit
Posted June 7, 2012
Produced by the Directorate of Honours and Recognition, The Order of Military Merit was commissioned to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the foundation of this Order by Her Majesty The Queen on 1 July 1972. This work by renowned Canadian honours historian Christopher McCreery is the first to examine the origins and development of the Order. This book highlights the history of this honour and pays tribute to the extraordinary men and women of Her Majesty’s Canadian Forces who have earned it and wear its insignia with pride and distinction. The publication also includes a complete register of all members ever appointed to the Order. It will be distributed throughout the CF through the CF Publication Depot.
There will be a book signing in the VIP Room adjacent to the NDHQ main cafeteria on Friday 8 June 2012, from 1400 to 1600, where the author will be available to sign your copy. Copies will be available, free of charge, on site.
During that same day, a small exhibit related to the Order will be in place in that same location from 1000 to 1600.
In order to enhance the visibility of the Order and increase the feeling of fellowship among its members, both serving and retired, a line of promotional items is also being launched. They include a limited edition and numbered commemorative plate, similar to that which was made for the Order of Canada in 1979, cufflinks, a broach, a tie and scarf and other similar items. The official supplier will have a booth in the VIP Room next to the NDHQ main cafeteria on 8 June from 1000 to 1600. These items may also be purchased from the official supplier on-line, at their new ORMM kit shop at www.guthriewoods.com/omm , 5% of the wholesale price of the items sold will be donated to the Military Families Fund. These items make suitable gifts from family, colleagues and friends on the occasion of an admission or promotion in the Order or upon the retirement of a member of the Order. While anyone may purchase the items, the wearable items may only be worn by members of the Order.
OFFICIUM ANTE COMMODUM
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT :
Raymond Côté613-949-9452
Raymond.cote2@forces.gc.ca
Or
+DHR-DDHR@CMP DH&R@Ottawa-Hull
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September 08 2012