Memphiz's WWII medal collection

[memphiz]

These are Medals that were past down to me through family
i hope you enjoy them!
(the pictures are a little crappy because my camera was dying when i took them)

my Great Grandfathers
http://img23.photobucket.com/albums/v70/memphiz/medals_001.jpg

FIRST FROM LEFT
The 1939-1945 Star
http://www.vac-acc.gc.ca/content/collections/cmdp/images/45star-m.gif
The Star was awarded for six months service on active operations for Army and Navy, and two months for active air-crew between 02 September 1939 and 08 May 1945 (Europe) or 02 September 1945 (Pacific)-----305,000 Canadians received stars.

SECOND FROM LEFT
The Pacific Star
http://www.vac-acc.gc.ca/content/collections/cmdp/images/pstar-m.gif
The Star was awarded for one day or more of operational service in the Pacific between 08 December 1941 and 02 September 1945-----There were 8,800 stars issued to Canadians.

THIRD FROM LEFT
Canadian Volunteer Service Medal
http://www.vac-acc.gc.ca/content/collections/cmdp/images/cvsm-m.gif
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.-----There were 1,183,000 eligible, with 650,000 medals

FOURTH FROM LEFT
The War Medal 1939-1945
http://www.vac-acc.gc.ca/content/collections/cmdp/images/wm45-m.gif
The War Medal was awarded to all full-time personnel of the armed forces and merchant marines for serving for 28 days between 03 September 1939 and 02 September 1945. In the Merchant Navy, the 28 days must have been served at sea-----There were 700,000 issued, including 4,450 to the Canadian Merchant Marine

GREAT GRANDFATHERS SON'S(MY DAD'S UNCLE)
http://img23.photobucket.com/albums/v70/memphiz/medals_002.jpg
FIRST ONE
Canadian Volunteer Service Medal
http://www.vac-acc.gc.ca/content/collections/cmdp/images/cvsm-m.gif
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.-----There were 1,183,000 eligible, with 650,000 medals

2ND
The War Medal 1939-1945
http://www.vac-acc.gc.ca/content/collections/cmdp/images/wm45-m.gif
The War Medal was awarded to all full-time personnel of the armed forces and merchant marines for serving for 28 days between 03 September 1939 and 02 September 1945. In the Merchant Navy, the 28 days must have been served at sea-----There were 700,000 issued, including 4,450 to the Canadian Merchant Marine

3RD,LAST ONE
Canadian Forces Decoration
http://www.vac-acc.gc.ca/content/collections/cmdp/images/cfd-m.gif
The Canadian Forces Decoration is awarded to officers and men of the Canadian Forces who have completed twelve years of service. The medal is awarded to all ranks, who must have a good record of conduct during the final eight years of claimed service. The medal is awarded to the regular forces, reserve forces and to officers to the Cadet Instructors List (CIL). Service in the regular and reserve of auxiliary forces of the British Commonwealth of Nations will be counted towards the medal if the final five years have been with the Canadian Forces and no other long service, good conduct or efficiency medal has been awarded for the same service. The medal may be awarded to persons in possession of any long service, good conduct or efficiency decoration or medal clasps, provided that the individual has completed the full qualifying periods of service for each award and that no service qualifying towards one award is permitted to count towards any other. The service need not be continuous. This award supersedes all other awards for members joining the Canadian Forces after 01 September 1939.---------approximately 144,0000 Canadians got this

GREAT GRANDFATHERS & SONS
http://img23.photobucket.com/albums/v70/memphiz/medals_005.jpg
1)Big badge on left is Logistics Badge. description:Contained in the center of the Logistics badge are two interlocking chain links which symbolize strength in the support provided to the Canadian Forces by the Logistics Branch.

Surrounding the interlocking chain links is written " SERVITIUM NULLI SECUNDUS", Latin for "SERVICE SECOND TO NONE".

2)the 2 little red things at the top are cufflinks with the letters -HK- on them,they stand for Hong Kong--(cant find a better picture)

3)In the center on the left, is a lapel pin (i think). it says "Winnipeg Grenadiers" and has a beaver in the middle of it. (sorry cant find a bigger picture)

4)to the right of number 3 is a General Service pin
http://www.vac-acc.gc.ca/content/collections/cmdp/images/gs-m.gif
"Members of the Naval, Military or Air Forces of Canada who have declared their willingness, or who have engaged, to serve in any of the said forces on active service beyond Canada and Overseas, during the present war, and who have been honourably ceased to serve on active service:
a: After not less than three months of continuous paid service.
b: By reason of physical disability.

And the badge on the far right is a cap badge for the 10th Winnipeg Grenadiers
http://www.canadiansoldiers.com/capwli2_small.jpg

AND THIS IS A FOOD DISH USED BY MY GREAT GRANDFATHER WI'LL IN HONG KONG

I HIGHLIGHTED THE LETTERS SO THEY CAN BE READ
http://img23.photobucket.com/albums/v70/memphiz/food_dish.jpg

[Midav]

Very nice and thank you for sharing!

[Yakuza]

Very nice !
For me who is French, this war shows our alliance historically.
Great Family Memphiz ;)

[memphiz]

Very nice !
For me who is French, this war shows our alliance historically.
Great Family Memphiz ;)
Thank you very much :)

[Hardrations]

It should also be mentioned that the C.D. is presented automaticaly to the Govenor General of Canada on assuming the office. No 12 years of sweat, dirt, frustration or sillyness for them.

[Johnny_H02]

Is it worth rezzing a 5yr old thread though? Governor General's are also entitled to wear uniforms of those they are inspecting, made honourary Captain's in the Navy, Lt.Col's in the Army etc.

It go's part and parcel with that Royal/Political position. I personaly don't have any problem with the Monarchy and her representatives in Canada. If you do, the thread wasn't worth reviving 5years after its death to say so.

[Gsracing]

I have my Grandfathers General Service pin and I just thought it was interesting that on the back the inscription says "penalty for misuse 500 dollars or six months imprisonment"