Original Canadian Volunteer Service Medal (CVSM), awarded to members of the Canadian forces who voluntarily served on active duty between 3 September 1939 and 1 March 1947. This medal features:
Obverse: The coat of arms of Canada
Reverse: Marching figures with the inscription:
“1939 CANADA 1945 VOLUNTARY SERVICE VOLONTAIRE”
The medal is unissued (no bar, no engraving), comes with its original full-length ribbon, and is housed in its issued cream-coloured cardboard box, marked “C.V.S.M.” in blue ink. Original tissue paper included.
Material: Silvered tombac
Ribbon: Full-length, original (green, red, blue stripes)
Box: Original WWII cardboard issue box
Condition: Excellent medal with minor age toning; box shows expected wear
Era: World War II / 1939–1945
Origin: Canada
