Appendix 1 – Regulations concerning the insignia for Mention in Dispatches 

(Reprint of Regulations annexed to Letters Patent Instituting and Creating in Canada the Insignia for Mention in Dispatches, 3 June 1991)

Short title

1. These Regulations may be cited as the Insignia for Mention in Dispatches Regulations.

Interpretation

2. In these Regulations, “Insignia” means the Insignia for Mention in Dispatches awarded pursuant to subsection 3(1). (Insigne)

Insignia for mention in dispatches

3. 1. The Insignia for Mention in Dispatches shall be awarded for valiant conduct, devotion to duty or other distinguished service that is recognized Mention in Dispatches.
   2. The Insignia shall consist of a bronze oak leaf.

Eligibility

4. Members of the Canadian Forces on active service and other individuals working with or in conjunction with the Canadian Forces on or after November 1, 1990 are eligible for the award of the Insignia.

Recommendations

5. The Chief of the Defence Staff shall forward to the Governor General the names of those persons who have been mentioned in dispatches and whom the Chief of the Defence Staff recommends for an award of the Insignia.
6. Recommendations made under section 5 shall be supported by brief citations.

Awards

7. 1. An award of the Insignia shall be made on behalf of Her Majesty by Instrument signed by the Governor General.
   2. The Governor General may, under any circumstances considered appropriate, allocate Insignia to Field Commanders but the award of any Insignia so allocated shall be subject to ratification by the Governor General.
   3. The Insignia may be awarded posthumously.

Wearing of the insignia

8. 1. Subject to subsection (3), the Insignia shall be worn horizontally on the designated ribbon, with the stalk of the oak leaf furthest from the left shoulder.
   2. Only one Insignia shall be worn on any one ribbon.
   3. Where the Insignia is awarded in circumstances where there is no designated ribbon, the Insignia shall be worn immediately below any medals, with the stalk of the oak leaf furthest from the left shoulder.

Administration

9. The Director, Honours, The Chancellery shall:
   1. prepare the Instruments of Award in respect of the Insignia for signature by the Governor General;
   2. procure the Insignia; and
   3. arrange for the names of recipients to be published in the Canada Gazette.

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