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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 Medal
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact103.09.0133
- Date
- 1955
- Material
- metal
- Catalogue Number
- 103.09.0133
- Description
- Large circular silver medal with a loop at the top for hanging. One side reads “ALBERTA GOLDEN JUBILEE 1905 1955” with the Alberta provincial crest in the middle. The other side rests “FRIENDSHIP • LOYALTY • PROGRESS •” with an image of a sun and two clasped hands.
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- Title
- Commemorative Medal
- Date
- 1955
- Material
- metal
- Dimensions
- 7.2 x 6.0 cm
- Description
- Large circular silver medal with a loop at the top for hanging. One side reads “ALBERTA GOLDEN JUBILEE 1905 1955” with the Alberta provincial crest in the middle. The other side rests “FRIENDSHIP • LOYALTY • PROGRESS •” with an image of a sun and two clasped hands.
- Subject
- Moore home
- commemoration
- Alberta
- Credit
- Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 103.09.0133
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Commemorative Medal
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact103.07.0319%20a-c
- Date
- 1955
- Material
- metal
- Catalogue Number
- 103.07.0319 a-c
- Description
- Two identical round silver coloured medals and one brass, each with a hanging ring soldered to the top. Silver medals have "Alberta Golden Jubilee 1905 - 1955" with Alberta Coat of Arms in centre on one side. All 3 medals have "Friendship Loyalty Progress" and in the centre two hands shaking, one…
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- Title
- Commemorative Medal
- Date
- 1955
- Material
- metal
- Dimensions
- 7.5 x 6.5 cm
- Description
- Two identical round silver coloured medals and one brass, each with a hanging ring soldered to the top. Silver medals have "Alberta Golden Jubilee 1905 - 1955" with Alberta Coat of Arms in centre on one side. All 3 medals have "Friendship Loyalty Progress" and in the centre two hands shaking, one with Indigenous designs on coat cuff, below a beaming sun on the other side (brass medal has blank back). a) Silver medal. Attached to braided beaded loop (38.0 cm long). Light blue and dark blue beads that end in a tassel. White tag that reads “Mrs Mary House from Nordegg May 8 1970”b) Silver meDAL.red white and blue ribbon (11.0 cm long) through loop at top. White tag attached that reads “Ken [Yeugeis?’] fathers medal” on one side and “blind mans medal” on opposite. c) brass medal. Yellow tag attached that reads “[??] belonged to Rena Poucette”
- Subject
- Whyte home
- first nations
- Alberta
- commemoration
- Credit
- Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 103.07.0319 a-c
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- Date
- n.d.
- Material
- paper; wood; glass
- Catalogue Number
- 105.02.0134
- Description
- Framed poster showing a photograph of Winston Churchill and the words “WE WILL FINISH THE JOB” “We shall not fail or falter; we shall not weaken or tire. Neither the sudden shock of battle, nor the long-drawn trials of vigilance and exertion will wear us down. GIVE US THE TOOLS AND WE WILL FINISH T…
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- Title
- Poster
- Date
- n.d.
- Material
- paper; wood; glass
- Dimensions
- 26.5 x 38.0 cm
- Description
- Framed poster showing a photograph of Winston Churchill and the words “WE WILL FINISH THE JOB” “We shall not fail or falter; we shall not weaken or tire. Neither the sudden shock of battle, nor the long-drawn trials of vigilance and exertion will wear us down. GIVE US THE TOOLS AND WE WILL FINISH THE JOB” Mr. Churchill’s reply to Mr. Roosevelt.” “Compliments of Hudson’s Bay Company, Banff Alberta.”
- Subject
- Moore home
- world war two
- decor
- commemoration
- Credit
- Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 105.02.0134
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