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Date
1953 – 2017
Material
fibre
Catalogue Number
103.09.1285
Description
Eagle in bronze gilt, wreathing in gold-coloured bullion wire. At the top, the Saint Edwards Crown which replaced the Tudor Crown in 1953 on the authority of Queen Elizabeth II. The crown is silvered and gold-coloured bullion wire, maroon felt in the void of the crown, touches of red and green emb…
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Title
Cap Badge Patch
Date
1953 – 2017
Material
fibre
Dimensions
7 x 7 cm
Description
Eagle in bronze gilt, wreathing in gold-coloured bullion wire. At the top, the Saint Edwards Crown which replaced the Tudor Crown in 1953 on the authority of Queen Elizabeth II. The crown is silvered and gold-coloured bullion wire, maroon felt in the void of the crown, touches of red and green embroidery and black threading at the base of the crown, on a black wool base, padded.Used by the Royal Canadian Air Force
Credit
Gift of Harold C. Whyte, Penticton, 2017
Catalogue Number
103.09.1285
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Date
1902 – 1953
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
103.09.1286
Description
Canadian Artillery cap badge inscribed “ Ubique Quo Fas et Glorioa Ducunt” Latin for “Everywhere Whither Right and Glory Lead” the mantra of the Artillery. Crowned with the Tudor Crown which was used pre 1953 and replaced by the Saint Edwards Crown on the authority of Queen Elizabeth II.
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Title
Cap Badge Pin
Date
1902 – 1953
Material
metal
Dimensions
5 x 7 cm
Description
Canadian Artillery cap badge inscribed “ Ubique Quo Fas et Glorioa Ducunt” Latin for “Everywhere Whither Right and Glory Lead” the mantra of the Artillery. Crowned with the Tudor Crown which was used pre 1953 and replaced by the Saint Edwards Crown on the authority of Queen Elizabeth II.
Credit
Gift of Harold C. Whyte, Penticton, 2017
Catalogue Number
103.09.1286
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Date
n.d.
Material
metal; fabric
Catalogue Number
103.09.0162 a-c
Description
A set of 3 medals on colourful ribbons. Medals sewn together roughly with thread. a) Bronze medal in the shape of a wreath and two crossed swords in front of a 4 pointed star. Crown at top. “V” within “G” at bottom of wreath. “1914-15” within banner at centre. Stamped on back is “60011 PTE. J. ASHL…
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Title
Commemorative Medal
Date
n.d.
Material
metal; fabric
Dimensions
10.0 x 12.0 cm
Description
A set of 3 medals on colourful ribbons. Medals sewn together roughly with thread. a) Bronze medal in the shape of a wreath and two crossed swords in front of a 4 pointed star. Crown at top. “V” within “G” at bottom of wreath. “1914-15” within banner at centre. Stamped on back is “60011 PTE. J. ASHLEY. 1/CAN: INF: BDE: H.Q.” Ribbon is red, white, and blue gradient. b) Round silver medal. Relief of naked man carrying sword on horseback stepping on a shield emblazoned with an eagle/dragon. “1914” and “1918” above figure. Obverse: side profile of man [King George V]. “GEORGIVS V BRITT: OMN: REX ET IND: IMP: around edge. Ribbon is blue, black, white, orange vertical stripes. Medal sewn to others backwards.c) Round brass medal. Relief of winged figure holding a branch and dressed in classical Roman dress. Obverse: Wreath around edge. “THE GREAT WAR FOR CIVILISATION 1914-1919” in centre. Ribbon is rainbow gradient.
Subject
Whyte home
World War 1
first world war
Canada
military
commemoration
J. Ashley
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.09.0162 a-c
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Date
n.d.
Material
fabric
Catalogue Number
103.09.0146 a-d
Description
Four patches in the shape of an airplane propeller stitched in red satin stitch on khaki cotton. Stiffened, gauze like material on the reverse of the patch.
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Title
Military Patch
Date
n.d.
Material
fabric
Dimensions
2.0 x 8.0 cm
Description
Four patches in the shape of an airplane propeller stitched in red satin stitch on khaki cotton. Stiffened, gauze like material on the reverse of the patch.
Subject
Whyte home
Peter Whyte
military
RCAF
world war two
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.09.0146 a-d
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Date
n.d.
Material
fabric
Catalogue Number
103.09.0164 a-l
Description
A collection of 12 military patches: a-c) three of Sergeant's stripes on Khaki, chevron shaped patches of heavy cotton twill fabric. A series of two, narrow 1.5 cm stripes of light brown flat, braided tape stitched in chevron shape on the patch. Khaki felt backingd-g) Four patches in the shape of a…
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Title
Military Patch
Date
n.d.
Material
fabric
Dimensions
10.0 x 14.0 cm
Description
A collection of 12 military patches: a-c) three of Sergeant's stripes on Khaki, chevron shaped patches of heavy cotton twill fabric. A series of two, narrow 1.5 cm stripes of light brown flat, braided tape stitched in chevron shape on the patch. Khaki felt backingd-g) Four patches in the shape of an airplane propeller stitched in white satin stitch on black felt. White propeller is outlined with purple, and machine stitched through a backing of loosely woven, stiffened, gauze like material on the reverse of the patch. Short black threads around edge indicate that they were once sewn on a uniform. 7.5 cm x 2.0 cm. h-k) four square white fabric patches with stripes of blue and brown. Two have two stripes; two have 3 stripes. Patches made from loops of canvas. 6.0 cm x 6.5 cm. One has a safety pin inside. l) shoulder badge. White background with blue stitched border and “LEADER”. 6.5 cm x 2.0 cm.
Subject
Whyte home
military
RCAF
Peter Whyte
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.09.0164 a-l
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Date
1939 – 1950
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
103.09.1293
Description
Royal Canadian Artillery pin, gold and blue, with the inscription “ Ubique Quo Fas et Glorioa Ducunt” Latin for “Everywhere Whither Right and Glory Lead” the mantra of the Artillery.
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Title
Military Pin
Date
1939 – 1950
Material
metal
Dimensions
1 x 1.5 cm
Description
Royal Canadian Artillery pin, gold and blue, with the inscription “ Ubique Quo Fas et Glorioa Ducunt” Latin for “Everywhere Whither Right and Glory Lead” the mantra of the Artillery.
Subject
Royal Canadian Artillery
Credit
Gift of Harold C. Whyte, Penticton, 2017
Catalogue Number
103.09.1293
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Date
n.d.
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
103.09.0150 a,b
Description
Two brass coloured metal pips each with a seal at the centre that contains three acorns with a red band around the acorns reading “Tria juncta in uno” (Three in one). The band is surrounded by a green wreath with leaves that radiate out from the centre to form a square.
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Title
Military Pin
Date
n.d.
Material
metal
Dimensions
3.0 x 3.1 cm
Description
Two brass coloured metal pips each with a seal at the centre that contains three acorns with a red band around the acorns reading “Tria juncta in uno” (Three in one). The band is surrounded by a green wreath with leaves that radiate out from the centre to form a square.
Subject
Whyte home
military
accessories
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.09.0150 a,b
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Date
n.d.
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
103.09.0151
Description
A metal pin with the letters “R.C.A” between two bars. Straight bar goes through two loops at back.
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Title
Military Pin
Date
n.d.
Material
metal
Dimensions
1.5 x 4.5 cm
Description
A metal pin with the letters “R.C.A” between two bars. Straight bar goes through two loops at back.
Subject
Whyte home
military
Royal Canadian Airforce
Peter Whyte
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.09.0151
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Date
n.d.
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
103.09.0152 a-c
Description
3 metal military pins. a) A grey metal pin in the shape of a large “X” with an ornate round border of maple leaves and thistles and a crown at the top. There is a silver beaver in the centre of the pin and a banner reading “Calgary Highlanders” underneath the beaver. Two loops at back but pin miss…
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Title
Military Pin
Date
n.d.
Material
metal
Dimensions
5.5 x 5.0 cm
Description
3 metal military pins. a) A grey metal pin in the shape of a large “X” with an ornate round border of maple leaves and thistles and a crown at the top. There is a silver beaver in the centre of the pin and a banner reading “Calgary Highlanders” underneath the beaver. Two loops at back but pin missing b) 5.0 cm x 2.0 cm x 1.5 cm. Brass pin depicting an oak leaf and an acorn on a short twig. The letters "CH" are centred on the leaf ("CH" - Calgary Highlanders). Back stamped with “BIRKS”c) 2.0 cm x 4.0 cm x 1.0 cm. Brass pin with a “C” atop a “10” separated by a horizontal bar.
Subject
Whyte home
military
Calgary Highlanders
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.09.0152 a-c
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Date
1940 – 1944
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
103.09.0098
Description
A large, brass, military overseas cap pin crest. Wreath of laurel leaves with royal crown at top, surrounding the cut insignia "RCAF". Clasp is cotter pin which passes horizontally through a small eye brazed at either side. Back shows extremely deep relief from stamping machine which shaped pin.
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Title
Military Pin
Date
1940 – 1944
Material
metal
Dimensions
4.9 x 1.3 x 4.0 cm
Description
A large, brass, military overseas cap pin crest. Wreath of laurel leaves with royal crown at top, surrounding the cut insignia "RCAF". Clasp is cotter pin which passes horizontally through a small eye brazed at either side. Back shows extremely deep relief from stamping machine which shaped pin.
Subject
Whyte home
PW
RCAF
military
World War II
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.09.0098
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