WW2 Canadian Volunteer Service Medal CVSM Ribbon Bar 2

The WW2 Canadian Volunteer Service Medal (CVSM) Ribbon Bar represents the ribbon portion of the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal, which was awarded to members of the Canadian armed forces for voluntary service during the Second World War. Instituted in 1943, the CVSM recognized individuals who served honorably for at least 18 months between 3 September 1939 and 1 March 1947. The ribbon bar consists of a horizontal strip of ribbon with a central dark blue, flanked by scarlet and green stripes, and is mounted for wear on a uniform as a substitute for the full-size medal. This item served as a visual indicator of the recipient’s qualifying service when not wearing the medal itself. The CVSM ribbon bar remains a significant artifact for those studying Canadian military history or collecting militaria related to World War II. Dimensions, materials, and mounting style are consistent with period issue standards.