WW2 Canadian Volunteer Service Medal in Box of Issue Full Size

The WW2 Canadian Volunteer Service Medal in Box of Issue (Full Size) is an official decoration awarded to members of the Canadian Armed Forces for voluntary service during the Second World War. Instituted in 1943, the medal recognizes individuals who served honorably for at least eighteen months between 3 September 1939 and 1 March 1947. The medal is crafted from a silver alloy and measures approximately 36 mm in diameter. Its obverse features a group of seven marching figures representing the services, while the reverse displays the Royal Crown and the inscription “1939 CANADA 1945 VOLUNTARY SERVICE VOLONTAIRE.” The medal is suspended from a ribbon with a central royal blue stripe flanked by scarlet and dark green bands. This offering includes the full-size medal complete with its original issue box, reflecting its official provenance. Such medals form a significant part of Canada’s military honor system and are valued for their historical association with Canadian service during the Second World War.