60th Anniversary, 1965 - 2025
The Canadian Society of Military Medals & Insignia (CSMMI) was established in 1965. This year we celebrate our 60th Anniversary.
To learn about our beginnings, see an article written for our 40th anniversary by one of our founders, Don Barnett. See csmmi.com/history-of-the-csmmi.
Welcome to the CSMMI Website
The Canadian Society of Military Medals & Insignia (CSMMI) is an organization open to all interested in pursuing the hobby of studying, collecting and trading military medals, badges and insignia. We have 4 communications tools.
This Website: In these pages, you will find society information, up-coming events and shows, and links to research sites.
Facebook Site: Daily posts and materials for sale or trade
CSMMI MilArt: Archive of scholarly articles and advanced research.
CSMMI Journal: This is the Society's periodical provided to current members. Some past Journals are posted on this website.
Up-coming CSMMI Monthly Shows
Sunday, May 18, 2025
Sunday, September 21, 2025
These shows will be held in Burlington at the Seniors' Centre on New Street
Spaces are available for vendors. See Vendors Wanted ad - 2025 shows
Download a PDF copy of the schedule 2025 CSMMI Shows
To view the City of Burlington Announcements on facility closures or to subscribe to their notices, see burlington.ca/subscribe.
Annual CSMMI Two-Day Show
Friday, June 20, 2025 & Saturday, June 21, 2025
Details of the Annual Show are now posted and registration is open. see csmmi.com/annual-show-overview/
All Spaces for vendors are now fully assigned. See csmmi.com/2025 tables-show-enquiries
Download a PDF copy of the schedule 2025 CSMMI Annual Show flyer
What's New?
March 17, 2025 - Calendar of Events updated. see csmmi.com/events
February 1, 2025 - CSMMI Journals 2020 - 2024 posted. see csmmi.com/journal2020-2024
January 5, 2025 - Details Posted for the 2025 CSMMI Annual Two-Day Show. See 2025 CSMMI Annual Show
September 28, 2024 -New Governance page added. see Governance
Military Artifact – MilArt is now CSMMI MilArt
The CSMMI has become the custodian of the Military Artifact - MilArt blog. All of the extensive articles created by its founder, Clive Law, and other contributors are being maintained and made available to researchers and those interested in military history.
A link to access the MilArt blog has been added under the Resource menu of this website. see csmmi.com/csmmimilart
If you want to go directly to the blog, please click here. https://milart.blog/
MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS
Membership renewals are due by January 31st each year. Payment of dues is required to maintain member in good standing status. Use the membership application form to inform the membership secretary of any changes to information on file. See the membership page for more details and payment options.
CSMMI Facebook
The CSMMI Facebook site is an active location to share information amongst group members on a daily basis. Currently there are over 2000 members. CSMMI membership is not mandatory, but encouraged.