 The Canadian Coast Guard Exemplary Service Medal is in the form of a diameter cupro-nickel disc with, on the obverse, the crest of the Canadian Coast Guard surrounded by the words "EXEMPLARY SERVICE • SERVICES DISTINGUÉS".On the reverse is the Royal Cypher of Queen Elizabeth II beneath a St. Edward's Crown, symbolizing the Queen's role as fount of honour.This medallion is worn at the left chest, suspended on a 31.8mm wide blue ribbon with a thin, vertical white stripe in the centre, flanked by two wider stripes in yellow; these colours reflect those used in the Coast Guard's crest.