WW2 Canadian 1939 to 1945 War Medal Full Size In Box

The WW2 Canadian 1939 to 1945 War Medal Full Size In Box is an official campaign medal awarded to members of the Canadian military and qualifying civilian personnel who served full-time between September 3, 1939, and September 2, 1945. The circular, silver-colored medal features the crowned effigy of King George VI on the obverse. The reverse displays a lion standing on a double-headed dragon, representing the Axis powers, with the inscription “1939 1945.” The medal includes a ribbon with narrow red edges, a central wide blue stripe, and two white stripes, symbolizing the colors of the Union Flag and Commonwealth nations. The medal in this listing is presented in its original issue box, which is typically constructed of cardboard with labeling as produced at the time. This medal serves as a historical artifact representing Canadian service during the Second World War and is of interest to collectors of military decorations and Canadian history.