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Commemorative Medal
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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.
- Credit
- Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 103.09.0162 a-c
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Commemorative Pin
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact103.09.0158
- Date
- n.d.
- Material
- metal; plastic
- Catalogue Number
- 103.09.0158
- Description
- A plastic pin in the cape of a yellow maple leaf with a “V” in the centre. V is striped red, white, and blue. Straight vertical pin at back.
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- Title
- Commemorative Pin
- Date
- n.d.
- Material
- metal; plastic
- Dimensions
- 3.0 x 2.8 cm
- Description
- A plastic pin in the cape of a yellow maple leaf with a “V” in the centre. V is striped red, white, and blue. Straight vertical pin at back.
- Subject
- Whyte home
- world war two
- memento
- Credit
- Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 103.09.0158
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Commemorative Medal
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact103.09.0135
- Date
- n.d.
- Material
- metal
- Catalogue Number
- 103.09.0135
- Description
- A circular medal with a straight bar above. On one side of the medal is the image of a man on a horse stepping on a shield. A skull and crossbones is also at the horses feet. The numbers “1914” and “1918” are on either side of the horse. On the reverse is the profile of King George V with the words…
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- Title
- Commemorative Medal
- Date
- n.d.
- Material
- metal
- Dimensions
- 5.7 x 3.2 cm
- Description
- A circular medal with a straight bar above. On one side of the medal is the image of a man on a horse stepping on a shield. A skull and crossbones is also at the horses feet. The numbers “1914” and “1918” are on either side of the horse. On the reverse is the profile of King George V with the words “GEORGIVS V BRITT: OMN: REX ET IND: IMP:” engraved along the edge of the medal is “1251467 GNR. R.B. Moore C.F.A” A blue, white, and yellow ribbon attaches to the bar.
- Credit
- Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 103.09.0135
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Commemorative Medal Collection
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact105.02.1160
- Date
- 1939 – 1945
- Material
- metal; fibre; paper; wood
- Catalogue Number
- 105.02.1160
- Description
- Collection of six Canadian and British WWII medals with ribbons, including Jack Hayes’ DFC (Distinguished Flying Cross), set in frame with photograph of Jack Hayes, flying officer patch, and plaque reading: “FLYING OFFICER JACK HAYES 254 SQUADRON R.A.F. 1941-1945”. All items are mounted on grey-bl…
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- Title
- Commemorative Medal Collection
- Date
- 1939 – 1945
- Material
- metal; fibre; paper; wood
- Dimensions
- 33.5 x 41.0 cm
- Description
- Collection of six Canadian and British WWII medals with ribbons, including Jack Hayes’ DFC (Distinguished Flying Cross), set in frame with photograph of Jack Hayes, flying officer patch, and plaque reading: “FLYING OFFICER JACK HAYES 254 SQUADRON R.A.F. 1941-1945”. All items are mounted on grey-blue matteboard in gold frame.
- Subject
- World War II
- Jack Hayes
- R.A.F.
- Credit
- Gift of Dolly Hayes, Cochrane, 1999
- Catalogue Number
- 105.02.1160
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Commemorative Plaque
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact105.02.1048
- Date
- prior to 1922
- Material
- wood; plaster
- Catalogue Number
- 105.02.1048
- Description
- Elaborate wooden plaque, ACC members who died WWI. Wooden frame with painted plaster decoration, arch has Alpine Club logo and "SIC ITUR AD ASTRA", elaborate, curlicue border 10.5 wide frames inscription, gold lettering on blue: "To the memory of the members of the AC of C who died on active servic…
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- Title
- Commemorative Plaque
- Date
- prior to 1922
- Material
- wood; plaster
- Dimensions
- 160.5 x 92.3 cm
- Description
- Elaborate wooden plaque, ACC members who died WWI. Wooden frame with painted plaster decoration, arch has Alpine Club logo and "SIC ITUR AD ASTRA", elaborate, curlicue border 10.5 wide frames inscription, gold lettering on blue: "To the memory of the members of the AC of C who died on active service, 1914-1918. Their name liveth for evermore" with a list of 12 names and their rank and regiment, back has brown paper backing, centre top pasted on label "The Roberts Art Gallery Dealers & Importers of Fine Art, est.1842 729 Yonge St.
- Credit
- Gift of Alpine Club of Canada, Canmore, 1973
- Catalogue Number
- 105.02.1048
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Commemorative Plaque
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact105.02.1036
- Date
- 1917
- Material
- wood; glass; paper
- Catalogue Number
- 105.02.1036
- Description
- Framed ACC book with inscription, wooden frame and backing. The Alpine Club of Canada book, 1917, opened and nailed to backing under glass, underneath a black piece of card 3.0 x 12.6 on which is lettered in white: "Found in a German dugout when the Canadians captured Vimy Ridge by Gunner, Charles …
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- Title
- Commemorative Plaque
- Date
- 1917
- Material
- wood; glass; paper
- Dimensions
- 34.4 x 34.4 cm
- Description
- Framed ACC book with inscription, wooden frame and backing. The Alpine Club of Canada book, 1917, opened and nailed to backing under glass, underneath a black piece of card 3.0 x 12.6 on which is lettered in white: "Found in a German dugout when the Canadians captured Vimy Ridge by Gunner, Charles E. Hornibrook, 22nd Howitzer Battery, C.F.A. France".
- Subject
- Alpine Club of Canada
- events
- World War I
- Credit
- Gift of Alpine Club of Canada, Canmore, 1986
- Catalogue Number
- 105.02.1036
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- Date
- ca. 1947 – 1955
- Material
- metal; plastic; glass
- Catalogue Number
- 104.41.0285
- Description
- Small Kodax duaflex IV box camera. Plastic and metal body with faux leather look. The front of the camera has two lenses within a silver and brown metal plate. “KODAK Duaflex IV CAMERA” is printed above the lenses and “KODET LENS” is below. Te back of the camera opens to insert film. A long fabric …
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- Title
- Film Camera
- Date
- ca. 1947 – 1955
- Material
- metal; plastic; glass
- Dimensions
- 12.5 x 9.0 cm
- Description
- Small Kodax duaflex IV box camera. Plastic and metal body with faux leather look. The front of the camera has two lenses within a silver and brown metal plate. “KODAK Duaflex IV CAMERA” is printed above the lenses and “KODET LENS” is below. Te back of the camera opens to insert film. A long fabric carrying strap is attached to the sides of the camera.
- Subject
- Internment camp
- photography
- world war II
- Credit
- Gift of David Monachello, Banff, 2021
- Catalogue Number
- 104.41.0285
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- Date
- 1914 – 1918
- Material
- metal; paint
- Catalogue Number
- 110.01.1012
- Description
- Typical food tin with turn key attached. Army drab olive colour. Instructions each side, one in French and the other in English, reads: "Canadian Army Emergency Ration purpose of contents to be consumed only when no other rations of any kind are procurable. Not to be opened except by order of an…
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- Title
- Food Tin
- Date
- 1914 – 1918
- Material
- metal; paint
- Dimensions
- 9.3 x 9.3 cm
- Description
- Typical food tin with turn key attached. Army drab olive colour. Instructions each side, one in French and the other in English, reads: "Canadian Army Emergency Ration purpose of contents to be consumed only when no other rations of any kind are procurable. Not to be opened except by order of an officer." On bottom is the attached key and "P.R.T."
- Credit
- Gift of Bill de Haan, Canmore, 1970
- Catalogue Number
- 110.01.1012
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Fuze Primer, Detonation
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact104.08.0006
- Date
- 1905 – 1918
- Material
- metal
- Catalogue Number
- 104.08.0006
- Description
- A cone shaped metal WW1 artillery fuze of German origin. The fuze has been detonated and the base shows part of the inside of the fuze. There are many holes in the casing. “H.Z. 05 SP.14” is stamped at the top of the fuze. Around the exterior are vertical, ruler-like, markings and numbers from 6 to…
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- Title
- Fuze Primer, Detonation
- Date
- 1905 – 1918
- Material
- metal
- Dimensions
- 6.5 x 8.0 cm
- Description
- A cone shaped metal WW1 artillery fuze of German origin. The fuze has been detonated and the base shows part of the inside of the fuze. There are many holes in the casing. “H.Z. 05 SP.14” is stamped at the top of the fuze. Around the exterior are vertical, ruler-like, markings and numbers from 6 to 52 in intervals of 2.
- Subject
- WW1
- WWI
- war
- ammunition
- Moore home
- Credit
- Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 104.08.0006
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- Date
- 1939 – 1950
- Material
- fibre; metal; skin
- Catalogue Number
- 103.08.1015
- Description
- Tan canvas haversack with can opener. Sewn canvas with brass snaps and hardware. Divided into 2 main compartments, at the back 2 full length pockets with snaps. Full length pocket in front. Heavy woven canvas strap attached with 2 brass rings. 2 adjustable toggle locks. Leather thong tied to …
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- Title
- Haversack
- Date
- 1939 – 1950
- Material
- fibre; metal; skin
- Dimensions
- 27.0 x 27.0 cm
- Description
- Tan canvas haversack with can opener. Sewn canvas with brass snaps and hardware. Divided into 2 main compartments, at the back 2 full length pockets with snaps. Full length pocket in front. Heavy woven canvas strap attached with 2 brass rings. 2 adjustable toggle locks. Leather thong tied to brass ring with a metal can opener. Canvas flap with snap closure goes over top.
- Subject
- sports
- fishing
- World War II
- Credit
- Gift of George Shandruk, Banff, 1984
- Catalogue Number
- 103.08.1015
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