WW2 Canadian Volunteer Service Medal (CVSM) Ribbon Bar With Packet of Issue

The WW2 Canadian Volunteer Service Medal (CVSM) Ribbon Bar with Packet of Issue is an original set awarded to Canadian military personnel who voluntarily served in the Second World War. Instituted in 1943, the CVSM recognized members of the Canadian forces who completed at least eighteen months of voluntary service between 3 September 1939 and 1 March 1947. The ribbon bar is composed of dark blue, red, and green stripes, measuring approximately 1.25 inches in length. The colors represent the Navy, Army, and Air Force. This item includes the original packet of issue, which typically consists of a paper envelope provided when the award was distributed. The ribbon bar was intended for everyday wear on military uniforms as a substitute for the full-size medal. This example provides a tangible link to Canadian military service during the Second World War and represents a significant aspect of Canada’s wartime honors system.