1939-1945 Canadian Volunteer Service Medal w/overseas clasp

Name/Title

1939-1945 Canadian Volunteer Service Medal w/overseas clasp

Entry/Object ID

2015.14.3

Description

1939-1945 Canadian Volunteer Service Medal w/overseas clasp. Circular, sterling silver. Obverse shows 7 marching figures representing Army, Navy, Air Force, Nursing Sisters. Title "1939 Canada 1945 Voluntary Service Volontaire" Reverse is Canadian Coat of Arms, Suspender a ring joined by loose ring to a bar. Ribbon is green-red-blue-red-green, 3.2 x 6.5 cms. On ribbon is rectangular silver bar with maple leaf in centre, representing overseas service, 3.2 cms x 6 mm.

Made/Created

Date made

1939 - 1945

Notes

Date: 1939

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Transcription

no accession number on medal-sewn into display mat for frame

Dimensions

Diameter

3.5 cm

Dimension Notes

3 mm. thick