The Victoria Cross in Canada’s honours system
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The Victoria Cross stands first in the Canadian honours order of precedence. It is distinct from the Order of Canada and from the Cross of Valour.
Scope & context
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More context
The Governor General’s order of precedence lists the Victoria Cross before the Cross of Valour and the national orders. The Order of Canada recognizes outstanding contributions in many fields; the Victoria Cross concerns extraordinary military valour.
Historical Canadians such as William Hall received the Victoria Cross, a useful distinction from assuming that every important national honour is the Order of Canada. Do not confuse the abbreviation VC with CV. Read the cited honours directory for each award’s specific rules.
Sources behind this record
Office of the Secretary to the Governor General
Order of precedence: Victoria Cross; national orders