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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- Date
- 1915 – 1918
- Material
- paper
- Catalogue Number
- 108.05.0080
- Description
- Magazine originated complex paper dolls of European ethnic societies, a variety of them. There are three backgrounds, one of which seems to be English townlife, half timbered building, ivy, chimney pots, etc. One of which seems to be northern France, Brittany? or low countries, and the third of w…
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- Title
- Paper Doll
- Date
- 1915 – 1918
- Material
- paper
- Dimensions
- 13.0 x 6.2 cm
- Description
- Magazine originated complex paper dolls of European ethnic societies, a variety of them. There are three backgrounds, one of which seems to be English townlife, half timbered building, ivy, chimney pots, etc. One of which seems to be northern France, Brittany? or low countries, and the third of which is mountainous Italy. There seem to be four groups of dolls, all of which are printed front and back. A uniformed British soldier and a woman in sweater, a bride with two little girls and a formally dressed boy; An Italian family, women in full skirts, the mother carrying a burden basket, son and father in loden green costumes; and the Brittany family, mother with basket in hand, elaborate headdress, father with rifle in hand, son's costume not cut out or folded, and daughter whose headdress is not cut out. There is also a cutout cat who may or may not be part of the scenes. 22 pieces plus 3 backgrounds.
- Subject
- playthings
- children
- World War 1
- Credit
- Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 108.05.0080
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- Date
- n.d.
- Material
- metal; fabric
- Catalogue Number
- 103.09.0139
- Description
- A lapel pin in the form of a poppy. Red fabric “petals”, black centre that connects to silver backing and straight pin. Worn for Remembrance Day.
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- Title
- Poppy Pin
- Date
- n.d.
- Material
- metal; fabric
- Dimensions
- 6.0 x 4.5 cm
- Description
- A lapel pin in the form of a poppy. Red fabric “petals”, black centre that connects to silver backing and straight pin. Worn for Remembrance Day.
- Subject
- Whyte home
- Remembrance Day
- World War 1
- Credit
- Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 103.09.0139
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