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Commemorative Medal
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact105.02.0088
- Date
- 1860 – 1864
- Material
- metal
- Catalogue Number
- 105.02.0088
- Description
- Medal on linked ring chain which is flat and terminates in decorative bracket. Medal is scalloped oval shape. Centre relief design is Russian Imperial two headed eagle surrounded by stamped lettering "1864" and other writing in Cyrillic alphabet.
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- Title
- Commemorative Medal
- Date
- 1860 – 1864
- Material
- metal
- Dimensions
- 7.0 x 56.0 cm
- Description
- Medal on linked ring chain which is flat and terminates in decorative bracket. Medal is scalloped oval shape. Centre relief design is Russian Imperial two headed eagle surrounded by stamped lettering "1864" and other writing in Cyrillic alphabet.
- Subject
- Indigenous
- animal
- bird, eagle
- Cyrillic
- Credit
- Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 105.02.0088
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Commemorative Medal
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact103.09.1247%20a-b
- Date
- 1992
- Material
- metal; fabric; cardboard
- Catalogue Number
- 103.09.1247 a-b
- Description
- Round silver medal and box. The medal commemorates 125 years since Confederation. (a) A round silver medal honouring the 125th Anniversary of the Confederation of Canada. The medal was struck by the Royal Canadian Mint. The medal honours Canadians who have made a significant contribution to their …
- Title
- Commemorative Medal
- Date
- 1992
- Material
- metal; fabric; cardboard
- Dimensions
- (a) 0.4; (b) 1.3; (c) 1.3 x (a) 3.5; (b) 5.0 ; (c) 4.7 x (a) 9.8; (b) 11.0; (c) 10.5 cm
- Description
- Round silver medal and box. The medal commemorates 125 years since Confederation. (a) A round silver medal honouring the 125th Anniversary of the Confederation of Canada. The medal was struck by the Royal Canadian Mint. The medal honours Canadians who have made a significant contribution to their fellow citizens, to their community, or to Canada. The medal is attached to a blue, white and red ribbon. At the top of the ribbon a pin has been attached so that the owner could wear it if desired. The case contains two holes for the pin to be clipped through, which would hold it in place. The Front of the medal contains the image of The Royal Cypher (EIIR) of the Queen of Canada, Elizabeth II, surmounted by a crown superimposed on a large single maple leaf, circumscribed with the legend “CONFEDERATION” and “CONFÉDÉRATION” and the dates “1867 — 1992” at the bottom.The Reverse Side contains The shield of arms of Canada encircled by the motto ribbon of the Order of Canada “DESIDERANTE MELIOREM PATRIAM,” which mean "They Desire a Better Country") ensigned by the central portion of the Royal Arms of Canada (a crowned lion holding a maple leaf in the right front paw) and circumscribed with the motto A MARI USQUE AD MARE at the bottom. The medal was only issued in 1992 and could not be awarded to a person who died prior to January 1, 1992. The Medal has no Bar or post-nominal. Nominations were made through the various branches of Government, as well as organization throughout the country.This Medal was awarded to approximately 42,000 Canadians.(b)The box is blue with both a top and bottom. The top of the lid has the crest of Canada in gold. Underneath the crest “CANADA” has been applied. Underneath the crest the dates “1867 – 1992” is indicated. When the lid has been removed one can see that the medal is resting on a cushioned support that has been retrofitted in the bottom of the box.
- Subject
- Nick Morant
- Credit
- Gift of Nicholas Morant, Banff, 2006
- Catalogue Number
- 103.09.1247 a-b
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- Date
- 1868 – 1955
- Material
- leather; paper; elastic; duct tape
- Catalogue Number
- 103.08.1161 a-h
- Description
- a. Faded black leather wallet with a diamond pattern pressed onto the exterior. The wallet has three main compartments, three smaller pockets, and one separate compartment. There is an elastic running through the middle of the inside of the wallet, as well as a second elastic on the back side of th…
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- Title
- Wallet
- Date
- 1868 – 1955
- Material
- leather; paper; elastic; duct tape
- Dimensions
- 11.3 x 17.5 x 2.8 cm
- Description
- a. Faded black leather wallet with a diamond pattern pressed onto the exterior. The wallet has three main compartments, three smaller pockets, and one separate compartment. There is an elastic running through the middle of the inside of the wallet, as well as a second elastic on the back side of the wallet. There is no proper mechanism to close the wallet. The inside is a light tan colour. Internal pocket closest to the back of the wallet is held together using green duct tape. There is a variety of stamp marks on the inside of the wallet - five of which say “ F. G. MORANT P.O. BOX 66 KAMLOOPS B.C.”, one of which has his Kamloops address on a flag waved by a young boy in a knight’s outfit, one of which says “F. G. MORANT Box 3332 R. R. I VICTORIA, B.C.”, one says “BROKERHURST” in calligraphy, one says “DILTON” in calligraphy, and one say “F. MORANT” in calligraphy, b. A coil of red ribbon wrapped around a piece of cream coloured paper with a small detached piece of the red ribbon tucked underneath. c. A coil of red ribbon wrapped around a white piece of paper. The red ribbon is pierced by a silver pin. d. A coil of light blue ribbon wrapped around a cream coloured piece of paper.e. One large piece of wavy red, white, and blue ribbon and seven small scraps of the same material. f. A short coil of green ribbon wrapped around a cream coloured piece of paper.g. A long coil of green ribbon wrapped around a cream coloured piece of paper.h. A selection of five scraps of ribbon: two light blue, two white, and one green.
- Credit
- Gift of Nicholas Morant, Banff, 2006
- Catalogue Number
- 103.08.1161 a-h
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- Date
- 1995
- Material
- leather; metal; plastic
- Catalogue Number
- 103.08.1162 a-d
- Description
- a. A small, dark brown, leather accordion wallet with plastic edges on the flap. There are two compartments inside the wallet. On the back there is a gold insignia made out of metal. The leather exterior has a wavy pattern.b. A package of blue special delivery stickers that say “BY AIRMAIL PAR AVIO…
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- Title
- Wallet
- Date
- 1995
- Material
- leather; metal; plastic
- Dimensions
- 9.9 x 6.1 x 0.4 cm
- Description
- a. A small, dark brown, leather accordion wallet with plastic edges on the flap. There are two compartments inside the wallet. On the back there is a gold insignia made out of metal. The leather exterior has a wavy pattern.b. A package of blue special delivery stickers that say “BY AIRMAIL PAR AVION” with a red band saying “SPECIAL DELIVERY EXPRES”” wrapped around them. c. A package of red special delivery stickers that say “SPECIAL DELIVERY EXPRES” on them with a red band around them saying “SPECIAL DELIVERY EXPRES”.d. A section of a yellow envelope that says “ $1.50 BOOKLETS OF 6 CENT STAMPS ARE AVAILABLE FROM YOUR POST OFFICE”.e. Five blue customs sheets.
- Credit
- Gift of Nicholas Morant, Banff, 2006
- Catalogue Number
- 103.08.1162 a-d
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