Star of Military Valour
| Star of Military Valour | |
|---|---|
Obverse of the insignia | |
| Type | Military decoration |
| Awarded for | Distinguished and valiant service in the presence of the enemy. |
| Presented by | The monarch of Canada |
| Eligibility | Any person enrolled in the Canadian Forces. |
| Status | Currently awarded |
Ribbon bars of the Star of Military Valour (SMV with Bar at bottom) | |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Order of Yukon |
| Next (lower) | Star of Courage |
The Star of Military Valour (French: Étoile de la vaillance militaire) is a military decoration that is, within the Canadian system of honours, the second highest award for military valour, and one of three honours for military valour awarded by the Canadian monarch, generally through his or her viceroy-in-Council. Created in 1993, the medal is presented to both living and deceased members of the Canadian Forces deemed to have demonstrated "distinguished and valiant service in the presence of the enemy," and grants recipients the ability to use the post-nominal letters SMV.