H 42084 Smith, Edward, Rifleman

[Mark W. Tonner]

Originally posted by Garry Shipton
Mark,
Just went upstairs & checked out my father's medals,and he has the clasp on his volunteer medal.What does the clasp designate.I think I already know the answer,but woukd like you to confirm it.Something about volunteering in 1939-or something like that??

Hi Garry;

Canadian Volunteer Service Medal

Terms

The Canadian Volunteer Service Medal is granted to persons of any rank in the Naval, Military or Air Forces of Canada who voluntarily served on Active Service and have honourably completed eighteen months ( 540 days) total voluntary service from September 3, 1939 to March 1, 1947.

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.

Bar (the Clasp)

A silver bar (often called a clasp), a maple leaf at its centre was awarded for 60 days service outside Canada. A silver maple leaf is worn on the ribbon in undress.

Cheers