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Canadian WW2 Medal Ribbon Bar 2. GSM & Canadian Volunteer Service. Art Print
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About This Work
Canadian military decorations from World War Two, representing extraordinary valor and sacrifice. 10% discount and free domestic shipping if you order series of two paintings (four Canadian Medal Ribbons).
Top: General Service Medal – South-West Asia: for members who provided direct support to operations in the presence of an armed enemy in South-West Asia.
Bottom: Ribbon bar for Canadian Volunteer Service Medal, awarded for voluntary service during WW2. Established on October 22, 1943, and 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. Silver maple leaf device on the ribbon indicates that the recipient had served overseas. Ribbon is red, green, and blue, representing the Army, Merchant Navy, and Air Force, respectively.
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:
- Original artwork by Laurence 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.
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