Lord Strathcona Medal

This decoration consists of a circular copper medallion with ribbon.^[2] On the obverse, in relief, is the effigy of Lord Strathcona, below the motto Agmina Ducens ("Leading the ranks"). On the reverse, the inscription "Strathcona Trust – Cadets of Canada" along the edge and "Honneur au mérite" at the centre. The ribbon, 1.25 inches (3.2 cm) wide, has three vertical burgundy stripes separated by two vertical green stripes. This medal is presented with an undress ribbon.

The criteria for the Lord Strathcona Medal are found in CATO 13-16.^[3][4] The criteria are the following:

• have a high level of physical fitness;
• have a high level of community service;
• have qualified to a training level of at least:
  • Phase III in the Royal Canadian Sea Cadets;
  • Silver Star in the Royal Canadian Army Cadets;
  • Level 3 in the Royal Canadian Air Cadets;
• have met all requirements of their corps’ mandatory training program;
• have met all requirements of their corps’ extracurricular support training program;
• have completed three years as a cadet; and
• be regarded by peers and supervisors as exemplifying the model cadet.