WW2 Canadian Volunteer Service Medal Ribbon Bar

The WW2 Canadian Volunteer Service Medal Ribbon Bar represents the ribbon awarded to members of the Canadian forces who actively served during the Second World War from September 3, 1939, to March 1, 1947. The full medal was instituted in 1943 to recognize voluntary military service outside of basic training, and the ribbon bar is a miniature version intended for wear on uniforms in place of the full-sized medal. The ribbon features a central dark blue stripe, flanked by red, then light blue, and green outer stripes, reflecting the different branches of Canada’s armed services—Navy (dark blue), Army (red), Air Force (light blue), and supporting services (green). The ribbon bar typically measures approximately 32 mm in length and 10 mm in height and is designed to be mounted on a standard uniform bar. This item is relevant to collectors and historians interested in Canadian military awards and Second World War service recognition.