Canadian Efficiency Medal

This medal was superseded by the Canadian Forces Decoration and was awarded until 17 August 1942.

This medal is awarded for 12 years of service to non-permanent active militia, Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) Auxiliary and reserve until 17 August 1942. Ranks receiving the medal included Warrant Officers, non-commissioned officers (NCOs) and non-commissioned members. The dates were 23 September 1931 for members joining before 01 September 1939.

A silver oval medal, 1.5 inches by 1.25 inches. For mounting, a scroll with the word CANADA on it is superimposed on a horizontal bar attached to two large laurel leaves. The leaves are attached to the medal by a single-toe claw with a double scroll claw supports on the rim.

On the obverse:

King George V: A crowned effigy in robes, facing left, and the legend: GEORGIVS · V · D · G · BRITT · OMN REX · ET · INDIAE · IMP ·

King George VI: A crowned effigy, facing left, and one of the legends:

1. GEORGIVS VI D : G : BR : OMN : REX ET INDIAE IMP :
2. GEORGIVS VI DEI GRA : BRITT : OMN : REX FID : DEF :

Queen Elizabeth II: A crowned effigy, facing right, and the legend: ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA FID · DEF ·

The reverse has the inscription FOR / EFFICIENT / SERVICE in three lines.

The green ribbon 1.25 inches wide, with yellow edge stripes.

A silver bar, with a crown etched in the centre was awarded for every six additional years.

• The rank, name, and service of the recipient appear on the rim.
• The number of medals awarded to Canadians, by reign, was as follows:
• King George V 1,600
• King George VI 10,600
• Queen Elizabeth II 450
• including 3,200 first bars, 845 bars, 140 third bars, 18 fourth bars, and three fifth bars