Common Security and Defence Policy Service Medal
| Common Security and Defence Policy Service Medal | |
|---|---|
| 100px100px Common obverse and reverse of the medal | |
| Type | Military Service Medal |
| Eligibility | Civilian and military members of CSDP missions |
| Motto | Pro Pace Unum (Together For Peace) |
| Status | Currently awarded |
| Established | 2003 |
 ESDP ALTHEA ribbon for HQ & forces  CSDP Planning & Support ribbon | |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Varies by country |
| Next (lower) | Varies by country |
The Common Security and Defence Policy Service Medal (formerly the European Security and Defence Policy Service Medal), is awarded to those individuals, both military and civilian, who have served with CSDP missions. Since the 1990's the European Union has taken a greater role in military missions both in Europe and abroad. These actions were taken under the Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP), which is subordinate to the Council of Europe. To recognize service in these missions the EU authorized the creation of a medal with a common obverse and reverse, to which clasps with the mission name are attached to the ribbons. [1]
References
- ^ McCreery, Christopher (2005). The Canadian honours system. The Dundurn Group. pp. 246-. ISBN 1550025546.
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