1939 Canadian Forces Decoration w/three bars (miniature).

Name/Title

1939 Canadian Forces Decoration w/three bars (miniature).

Entry/Object ID

1992.40.11

Description

1939 Canadian Forces Decoration w/three bars (miniature). Decagonal gilt-coated copper/zinc alloy. Obverse shows uncrowned head Queen Elizabeth II with title "Elizabeth II Dei Gratia Regina" Reverse shows naval crown atop three maple leaves, atop eagle, with scrolled title "Service" Suspender is scrolled "V" atop medal, ribbon is orange-red with three central white stripes, 1.6 x 4 cm. Pinned to ribbon are three gilt metal rectangular bars with centre rosettes, each bar is 3 mm x 1.7 cm

Made/Created

Date made

1953

Notes

Early Date: 1953

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Transcription

No accession number on medal, is court-mounted and framed in group of ten medals

Dimensions

Width

1.6 cm

Length

2.5 cm

Dimension Notes

2 mm. thick.