WW2 Canadian 4 Place Ribbon Bar With CD

This WW2 Canadian 4 Place Ribbon Bar with Civil Defence (CD) features a set of four original medal ribbons mounted for wear on a uniform. The bar includes ribbons representing service and campaign awards issued to Canadian military personnel during the Second World War. Typically, such groupings might include combinations of the 1939-1945 Star, the Italy Star, the France and Germany Star, the Defence Medal, or the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal, depending on the individual’s service history. The inclusion of the Civil Defence (CD) ribbon denotes recognition for non-combatant service related to homeland protection and emergency response during the wartime period. The ribbons are mounted on a single metal backing, designed for pin attachment to a uniform. Ribbon bars like this served as everyday substitutes for full-size medals and offer insight into the service and roles of Canadian forces and associated personnel during the Second World War.