The Canadian Volunteer Service Medal was awarded in addition to the standard British Commonwealth campaign awards for World War II, being worn after the Defence Medal and before the War Medal. [4]

On 6 June 2003, eligibility to the CVSM was extended to members and reserve constables of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police who voluntarily served during the Second World War. A circular, silver medal, 1.42 inches in diameter. The medal is linked to a straight suspender by a small ring passing through a small fixed ring at the top of the medal.

On 6 June 2003, eligibility to the CVSM was extended to members and reserve constables of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police who voluntarily served during the Second World War. A circular, silver medal, 1.42 inches in diameter. A silver bar (often called a clasp), a maple leaf at its centre, was awarded for 60 days service outside Canada.

The CVSM was a unique WWII campaign medal that was only awarded to Canadian soldiers who volunteered for service during the war. The award was established in...

Four bars have been authorised for the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal: Overseas Service Bar: Authorised in 1943 for those who served for 60 days service outside of Canada. Dieppe Bar: Authorised in 1991 for those who served in the Dieppe Raid on 19 August 1942.

Instituted on October 22ns 1943 for service of at least 18 months between September 3rd 1939 and March 1st 1947. The ribbon can bear up to three bars. 1) The Overseas Service Bar for 60 days of service overseas. 2) The Dieppe Bar for participation in the …

Canadian Volunteer Service Medal: Is awarded by reason of 18 months’ voluntary service with the Canadian Armed Forces during World War II between September 3rd, 1939 and March 1st, 1947. Clasp to the C.V.S.M.: Is awarded for 60 days voluntary service outside of Canada, upon qualifying for the C.V.S.M. previous to March 1st, 1947.

To qualify for the CVSM, the civilian required at least six months service, any part of which was outside Canada, and must have been honourably discharged or retired from their service. Those who served under the Red Cross, St. John Ambulance or who were instructors under the Air Training Plan may qualify if they served for at

On June 6, 2003, eligibility to the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal was extended to members and reserve constables of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police who voluntarily served during the Second World War. A silver bar with a maple leaf at its centre is awarded for 60 days service outside Canada; Newfoundland counted as outside Canada.

Medal Mounting Services are available at additional cost. Granted to persons of any rank in the Naval, Military or Air Forces of Canada who have voluntarily served on Active Service. This full size reproduction medal comes loose and with 8 inches of quality ribbon (32mm wide).