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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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- 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
- 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.
- 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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- Date
- 1914 – 1940
- Material
- metal
- Catalogue Number
- 103.09.0103 a-c
- Description
- A set of three pins of die pressed cupreous metal cut out in shape of maple leaf with large crown in middle and banner beneath, "Canada". Pin horizontally across back with hinge on one side hook clasp on other.
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- Title
- Military Pin
- Date
- 1914 – 1940
- Material
- metal
- Dimensions
- 0.6 x 4.0 x 3.9 cm
- Description
- A set of three pins of die pressed cupreous metal cut out in shape of maple leaf with large crown in middle and banner beneath, "Canada". Pin horizontally across back with hinge on one side hook clasp on other.
- Subject
- Whyte home
- military
- Credit
- Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 103.09.0103 a-c
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- Date
- 1914 – 1940
- Material
- metal
- Catalogue Number
- 103.09.0104 a,b
- Description
- A pair of curved shoulder bars of cupreous metal. Die pressed into slight arch with "Canada" in relief across, and raised rim around edge. Long horizontal pin across back hinges at one side and catches under clasp hook at other.
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- Title
- Military Pin
- Date
- 1914 – 1940
- Material
- metal
- Dimensions
- 0.7 x 1.4 x 5.3 cm
- Description
- A pair of curved shoulder bars of cupreous metal. Die pressed into slight arch with "Canada" in relief across, and raised rim around edge. Long horizontal pin across back hinges at one side and catches under clasp hook at other.
- Subject
- Whyte home
- military
- Credit
- Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 103.09.0104 a,b
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- Date
- 1939 – 1945
- Material
- metal
- Catalogue Number
- 103.09.0118
- Description
- A small pair of silver wings around an enamelled seal of the Royal Canadian Air Force. Very realistic bird wings on each side. Round seal surmounted by imperial crown with motto banner beneath. Seal separate and soldered to wings behind. Seal light blue enamel at centre with blue band around contai…
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- Title
- Military Pin
- Date
- 1939 – 1945
- Material
- metal
- Dimensions
- 1.3 x 0.5 x 2.8 cm
- Description
- A small pair of silver wings around an enamelled seal of the Royal Canadian Air Force. Very realistic bird wings on each side. Round seal surmounted by imperial crown with motto banner beneath. Seal separate and soldered to wings behind. Seal light blue enamel at centre with blue band around containing motto, "per ardua ad astra", and silver eagle flying across middle. Imperial crown atop of silver with red behind blue banner beneath seal, "Royal Can Air Force". Horizontal hinged pin from wingtip to wingtip on back fastens into locking clasp.
- Subject
- Whyte home
- military
- R.C.A.F.
- World War II
- PW
- Credit
- Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 103.09.0118
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