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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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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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Photograph Case
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact107.01.0062
- Date
- 1860 – 1890
- Material
- skin; fibre; metal, brass; glass
- Catalogue Number
- 107.01.0062
- Description
- A photograph case hinged to open like a book. The case is covered with red-brown leather with a raised simple scroll and leaf design on a pebbly surface. The case has a small brass hook latch. Inside the lid is lined with purple satin and has a picture frame with an arch with brass border and n…
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- Title
- Photograph Case
- Date
- 1860 – 1890
- Material
- skin; fibre; metal, brass; glass
- Dimensions
- 9.5 x 8.1 cm
- Description
- A photograph case hinged to open like a book. The case is covered with red-brown leather with a raised simple scroll and leaf design on a pebbly surface. The case has a small brass hook latch. Inside the lid is lined with purple satin and has a picture frame with an arch with brass border and narrow velvet trim (no photograph in case).
- Subject
- households
- photography
- Credit
- Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 107.01.0062
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Photograph Case
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact107.01.0064
- Date
- 1860 – 1900
- Material
- metal, brass; glass; skin; fibre
- Catalogue Number
- 107.01.0064
- Description
- Two rectangular embossed (floral pattern) leather frames with very narrow gold borders joined together with a leather hinge to close like a book. The 'cover' is lined with dark green velvet cut with a floral design and is held shut with two small brass latches.
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- Title
- Photograph Case
- Date
- 1860 – 1900
- Material
- metal, brass; glass; skin; fibre
- Dimensions
- 9.3 x 8.0 cm
- Description
- Two rectangular embossed (floral pattern) leather frames with very narrow gold borders joined together with a leather hinge to close like a book. The 'cover' is lined with dark green velvet cut with a floral design and is held shut with two small brass latches.
- Subject
- households
- family
- photography
- Credit
- Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 107.01.0064
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