Campaign Stars and Medals (1939-1954) - Newfoundland Volunteer Service Medal

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Terms

The government of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador shall award a medal to every person

1. who volunteered and served in units or organizations raised or maintained as the contribution of the Dominion of Newfoundland to the allied war effort, namely, the British Imperial Forces, the Newfoundland Overseas Forestry Unit, the Merchant Navy and the Newfoundland Regiment, or, a unit or organization prescribed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council; and
2. who is ineligible for or has not received a volunteer war service medal from another country.

Description

A circular bronze medal (36 mm diameter).

Obverse

The obverse has the legend NEWFOUNDLAND VOLUNTEER SERVICE MEDAL 1939-45 around the edge. Filling the centre and starting at the bottom is a large GVIR surmounted by a Royal Crown and a Newfoundland Caribou.

Reverse

The reverse depicts Britannia standing, with a spear in her right hand and the sun's rays behind her. Two lions encircle each side with their heads towards the bottom.

Mounting

A single claw with a single-curl mounts.

Ribbon

The ribbon is 36 mm wide and consists of 7 coloured stripes: red (1.5 mm), white (2 mm), blue (1.5 mm), maroon centre stripe (26 mm), blue (1.5 mm), white (2 mm), and red (1.5 mm).

Dates

The medal was created on December 17, 1993.

Service between September 3, 1939 and September 2, 1945.