Medal of Bravery (Canada)
| Medal of Bravery | |
|---|---|
Obverse of the medal | |
| Type | State decoration |
| Awarded for | Acts of bravery in hazardous circumstances |
| Presented by | The monarch of Canada |
| Post-nominals | MB |
| Status | Currently awarded |
| Established | 1 May 1972 |
| First award | 20 July 1972 |
| Total | 3,304 |
Ribbon bars of the Medal of Bravery (MB with Bar at bottom) | |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Medal of Military Valour |
| Next (lower) | Meritorious Service Medal |
The Medal of Bravery (French: Médaille de la Bravoure) is a decoration that is, within the Canadian system of honours, the third-highest award for bravery, 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 bravery in hazardous circumstances". Recipients are allowed to use the post-nominal letters MB.