Canadian WW2 Medal Ribbon Bar 2

Canadian WW2 Medal Ribbon Bar - Original Painting 12" x 16"

Top: General Service Medal – South-West Asia: This medal is for members who provided direct support to operations in the presence of an armed enemy in South-West Asia.

Bottom: This is a ribbon bar for the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal, which was awarded for voluntary service during World War II. The medal was established on October 22, 1943, and was granted to persons of any rank in the Naval, Military, or Air Forces of Canada who voluntarily served on active duty between September 3, 1939, and March 1, 1947. The silver maple leaf device on the ribbon indicates that the recipient had served overseas. 

The ribbon is red, green, and blue, representing the Army, Merchant Navy, and Air Force, respectively. 

This vibrant 12" x 16" acrylic painting on canvas panel captures an authentic Canadian military ribbon bar from World War Two. Each colorful ribbon represents a medal earned through service, bravery, and sacrifice by Canadian forces during the greatest conflict in human history.

Historical Significance:

• Depicts authentic Canadian military medal ribbons from WW2
• Each ribbon tells a story of Canadian service in Europe, the Atlantic, and beyond
• Canadians fought with distinction from D-Day to the liberation of Holland
• Ribbon bars are a visual record of a veteran's wartime achievements
• Represents the courage of over one million Canadians who served
• A tribute to Canada's vital contribution to Allied victory

Artwork Details:

• Medium: Acrylic on canvas panel
• Size: 12" x 16"
• Original artwork by Larry Kirwan
• Meticulously detailed rendering of authentic ribbon colors and patterns
• Captures the precise arrangement of Canadian military honors

Perfect For:

• Canadian WW2 veterans and families
• Canadian military history collectors
• Honoring family members who served in Canadian forces
• Unique Commonwealth military art

Lest We Forget - a colorful tribute to Canadian courage and the servicemembers who earned these honors defending freedom.