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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/artifact103.09.1100
- Date
- 1915 – 1925
- Material
- metal
- Catalogue Number
- 103.09.1100
- Description
- Lieutenant Governor award, R. G. Brett, round, metal, border 3.0 wide with raised letters, "Presented by His Honor Lieutenant Governor R. G. Brett", centered is a profile of Dr. Brett, facing left, reverse, Alberta Coat of Arms centered top with "Presented to" below. Wreath forms almost complete ci…
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- Title
- Commemorative Medal
- Date
- 1915 – 1925
- Material
- metal
- Description
- Lieutenant Governor award, R. G. Brett, round, metal, border 3.0 wide with raised letters, "Presented by His Honor Lieutenant Governor R. G. Brett", centered is a profile of Dr. Brett, facing left, reverse, Alberta Coat of Arms centered top with "Presented to" below. Wreath forms almost complete circle around inside edge.
- Credit
- Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Tabuteau, Banff, 1966
- Catalogue Number
- 103.09.1100
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Commemorative Medal
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact105.02.1072%20a%2cb
- Date
- 1911
- Material
- metal
- Catalogue Number
- 105.02.1072 a,b
- Description
- Medals commemorate the Coronation of King George V, June 22, 1911:(a) shield shaped (4.7 x 3.3), gold coloured, head and shoulders (head on) likeness of King George V and Queen Mary centered. Raised lettering encircles the couple: "Coronation Celebration King George V and Queen Mary" below that,"J…
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- Title
- Commemorative Medal
- Date
- 1911
- Material
- metal
- Description
- Medals commemorate the Coronation of King George V, June 22, 1911:(a) shield shaped (4.7 x 3.3), gold coloured, head and shoulders (head on) likeness of King George V and Queen Mary centered. Raised lettering encircles the couple: "Coronation Celebration King George V and Queen Mary" below that,"June 22nd 1911, reverse manufacturers stamp. (b) round (3.2 diameter) profiles facing left of King George V and Queen Mary. Raised lettering around him:"King George V Queen Mary", tiny numbers near him, reverse, crown, sword and branch centered. Around him: "in commemoration of the Coronation June 22nd1911"; 2 rings center top are attached to a gold coloured fob.
- Subject
- Coronation
- King George V
- Pat Brewster
- Credit
- Gift of Forrest (Pat) Oliver Brewster, Banff, 1984
- Catalogue Number
- 105.02.1072 a,b
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Commemorative Medal
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact105.02.1014
- Date
- 1911
- Material
- metal
- Catalogue Number
- 105.02.1014
- Description
- King George V, Queen Mary Crowned 1911, silver coloured (likely tin), inscription around rim "King George V &Queen Mary crowned 1911. King and Queen in left profile, centre, wreath, reverse: "To commemorate the coronation June 1911', inside 4 different crests.
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- Title
- Commemorative Medal
- Date
- 1911
- Material
- metal
- Description
- King George V, Queen Mary Crowned 1911, silver coloured (likely tin), inscription around rim "King George V &Queen Mary crowned 1911. King and Queen in left profile, centre, wreath, reverse: "To commemorate the coronation June 1911', inside 4 different crests.
- Subject
- events
- coronation
- King George V
- Queen Mary
- Credit
- Gift of Forrest (Pat) Oliver Brewster, Banff, 1970
- Catalogue Number
- 105.02.1014
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Commemorative Medal
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact105.02.1074
- Date
- 1911
- Material
- metal
- Catalogue Number
- 105.02.1074
- Description
- H.M. George V, R & I/ H.M. Mary, Queen round, silver coloured medal, castle inscribed on front inside a crest shape, "1911/ W.T. Patrick, J.P. Mayor" inscribed on front surrounding crest shape. Border is round "Guildford commemorates their coronation".
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- Title
- Commemorative Medal
- Date
- 1911
- Material
- metal
- Description
- H.M. George V, R & I/ H.M. Mary, Queen round, silver coloured medal, castle inscribed on front inside a crest shape, "1911/ W.T. Patrick, J.P. Mayor" inscribed on front surrounding crest shape. Border is round "Guildford commemorates their coronation".
- Credit
- Gift of Forrest (Pat) Oliver Brewster, Banff, 1984
- Catalogue Number
- 105.02.1074
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Commemorative Medal
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact105.02.0107%20a%2cb
- Date
- 1911
- Material
- metal; fibre; plastic
- Catalogue Number
- 105.02.0107 a,b
- Description
- A medal and a button with red, white and blue ribbons commemorating the coronation of George V and Queen Mary. (a) button, round campaign type button with ribbon hanging at the bottom printed with "West Kirby Celebration". Button depicts coloured representation of royal coat-of arms at middle fla…
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- Title
- Commemorative Medal
- Date
- 1911
- Material
- metal; fibre; plastic
- Dimensions
- 0.4 x 3.2 x 8.5 cm
- Description
- A medal and a button with red, white and blue ribbons commemorating the coronation of George V and Queen Mary. (a) button, round campaign type button with ribbon hanging at the bottom printed with "West Kirby Celebration". Button depicts coloured representation of royal coat-of arms at middle flanked by the letters "G" and "R", with a red rose beneath, blue and white band around outside, "Coronation of George V & Queen Mary June 1911. Long live the King” (b) medal, round, grey metal, hanging from striped ribbon with pin at top, front contains profile portrait of king and queen with "H.M. George V. R & I H.M. Mary, Queen" around edge. Obverse has coat-of-arms of castle at centre with "1911" above, and "W.T. Patrick, J.P. Mayor" below, band around edge, "Guilford commemorates their coronation".
- Credit
- Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 105.02.0107 a,b
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