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 governor general 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 governor general of Canada. 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.