benefited Canada). The insignia for wear has the form of a gold bar bearing three gold maple leaves and the award comes with a scroll bearing the citation. The CDS also awards the Canadian Forces Medallion for Distinguished Service, which is given by the CDS on behalf of the entire forces. Distinguishing flag The chief of the Defence Staff is entitled to fly the Canadian Armed Forces ensign, a white flag bearing the Canadian flag in the canton and defaced by the badge of the Canadian Forces, as their distinguishing flag. Chiefs of the Defence Staff See also Chief of the Defence Force (Australia) Chief of the Defence Staff (United Kingdom) Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Notes References External links National Defence Act Canadian Armed Forces Chief Chief of the Defence Staff Canada