Newfoundland Volunteer War Service Medal Auction Archive in white metal

in white metal

Insignia were made by Arthus Bertrand

the announcement appearing in the London Gazette 31548 of Friday

British War Medal (ART

one of an eagle on his right arm and one that read "Friendship" on his left arm

Newfoundland Volunteer War Service Medal Auction Archive in white metalBronze, 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