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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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Commemorative Plaque
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact103.09.1192
- Date
- 1998
- Material
- metal; plastic
- Catalogue Number
- 103.09.1192
- Description
- 75th anniversary plaque - Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies. 1923-1998. Framed anniversary belt buckle with horse and rider in relief, and pin, encased in metal and plexiglas.
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- Title
- Commemorative Plaque
- Date
- 1998
- Material
- metal; plastic
- Dimensions
- 17.0 x 19.0 cm
- Description
- 75th anniversary plaque - Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies. 1923-1998. Framed anniversary belt buckle with horse and rider in relief, and pin, encased in metal and plexiglas.
- Credit
- Gift of Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies, Calgary, 1999
- Catalogue Number
- 103.09.1192
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Commemorative Plaque
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact103.09.1243
- Date
- 1997
- Catalogue Number
- 103.09.1243
- Description
- A piece of rundlestone in the shape of a mountain with stencilled engraving“MOUNTAIN GUIDES’ BALL 1997”.
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- Title
- Commemorative Plaque
- Date
- 1997
- Dimensions
- 12.0 x 17.0 cm
- Description
- A piece of rundlestone in the shape of a mountain with stencilled engraving“MOUNTAIN GUIDES’ BALL 1997”.
- Credit
- Gift of Alpine Club of Canada, Canmore, 1992
- Catalogue Number
- 103.09.1243
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