Information on this Award:
The
Lord Strathcona Trust Fund Medal, most commonly referred to as the Lord Strathcona Medal (LSM), is the highest award, which
can be bestowed on a Royal Canadian Army Cadet in recognition of exemplary performance in physical and military training.
Lord Strathcona's objectives in establishing his endowment were to:
(1) Encourage the improvement of the physical and intellectual abilities of cadets; and
(2) Foster patriotism in cadets through the acquisition of a good knowledge of military matters.