Newfoundland Volunteer War Service Medal Auction Archive It is stamped size 54

It is stamped size 54 1/2

Insignia were made by Arthus Bertrand

British War Medal (ART

the announcement appearing in the London Gazette 31548 of Friday

only traces of gold coating remains

Newfoundland Volunteer War Service Medal Auction Archive It is stamped size 54Bronze, 37 mm, impressed on rim "3836", nice patina, extremely fine. In hardshelled case of issue, maker marked Royal Mint, with additional ribbon. RARE. Footnote: While the Second World War was being fought, Newfoundland was still a seperate British colony and did not enter Canadian Confederation until 1949. Consequently, Newfoundland servicemen did not qualify for the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal. This deficiency was not remedied until July