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Artillery Shell
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact104.08.0001
- Date
- 1914 – 1918
- Material
- metal
- Catalogue Number
- 104.08.0001
- Description
- A misshapen piece of a heavy brass artillery shell. There is a threaded collar at one end that has been split apart, and the rest of the piece is distorted. The shell has a tooled brass central core with screws visible in places.
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- Title
- Artillery Shell
- Date
- 1914 – 1918
- Material
- metal
- Dimensions
- 7.0 x 5.3 x 5.5 cm
- Description
- A misshapen piece of a heavy brass artillery shell. There is a threaded collar at one end that has been split apart, and the rest of the piece is distorted. The shell has a tooled brass central core with screws visible in places.
- Subject
- military
- World War I
- Credit
- Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 104.08.0001
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Commemorative Medal
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact103.09.0162%20a-c
- 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
- 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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Membership Certificate
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact105.02.0002
- Date
- 1945 – 1945
- Material
- paper; wood; glass
- Catalogue Number
- 105.02.0002
- Description
- A rectangular white sheet of paper with an inside border, blue and red floral design containing various shields and flags, that is very heavy and ornate at the top with lion rampant and a crown. The document reads: “The Government of Canada acknowledges with grateful appreciation the services of C…
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- Title
- Membership Certificate
- Date
- 1945 – 1945
- Material
- paper; wood; glass
- Dimensions
- 44.5 (frame) x 33.0 (frame) cm
- Description
- A rectangular white sheet of paper with an inside border, blue and red floral design containing various shields and flags, that is very heavy and ornate at the top with lion rampant and a crown. The document reads: “The Government of Canada acknowledges with grateful appreciation the services of Col. P. A. Moore as a member of the National War Finance Committee. Ottawa, December 15, 1945. (Signature).” The certificate is framed in a simple gilded wood frame.
- Credit
- Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 105.02.0002
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- Date
- 1899 – 1902
- Material
- metal, silver; fibre
- Catalogue Number
- 103.09.1118
- Description
- A silver medal with Queen Victoria and "Victoria Regina et Imperatrix" on one side and a female figure and "South Africa" on the other. Engraved around the outside edge "236 CORS W.H. NAPIER, THE CANDN: M.R. There are 4 campaign bars: the top one is engraved" DIAMOND HILL", 2nd bar" JOHANNESBURG", …
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- Title
- Military Medal
- Date
- 1899 – 1902
- Material
- metal, silver; fibre
- Description
- A silver medal with Queen Victoria and "Victoria Regina et Imperatrix" on one side and a female figure and "South Africa" on the other. Engraved around the outside edge "236 CORS W.H. NAPIER, THE CANDN: M.R. There are 4 campaign bars: the top one is engraved" DIAMOND HILL", 2nd bar" JOHANNESBURG", 3rd "ORANGE FREE STATE" and 4th "CAPE COLONY". The medal and bar are not attached. Three ribbons of various colours.
- Subject
- military
- Boer War
- W.H. Napier
- Credit
- Gift of Mildred Napier, 1974
- Catalogue Number
- 103.09.1118
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- Date
- 1917
- Material
- metal; fibre; paper
- Catalogue Number
- 103.09.1006 a,b
- Description
- Rectangular gold coloured metal pin, scroll design. White ribbon joins pin and an identical lower plate onto which a hook is located to hang the medal itself. Pinned to the centre of the fabric is a rectangular gold coloured metal plate "Alberta R.A.C. No. 106". Round medal, beaver on top, star …
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- Title
- Military Medal
- Date
- 1917
- Material
- metal; fibre; paper
- Dimensions
- 14.2 x 5.0 cm
- Description
- Rectangular gold coloured metal pin, scroll design. White ribbon joins pin and an identical lower plate onto which a hook is located to hang the medal itself. Pinned to the centre of the fabric is a rectangular gold coloured metal plate "Alberta R.A.C. No. 106". Round medal, beaver on top, star in centre on red background. (b) cardboard box 15.5x6.5 with purple fabric lining.
- Subject
- Dr. Atkins
- First World War
- military
- Credit
- Gift of Mrs. Douglas Crosby, Edmonton, 1968
- Catalogue Number
- 103.09.1006 a,b
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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
- 1943 – 1945
- Material
- fibre
- Catalogue Number
- 103.09.0099 a,b
- Description
- Two sets of Sergeant's stripes on Khaki, chevron shaped patches of heavy cotton twill fabric. A series of three, narrow .9 cm stripes of light brown flat, braided tape stitched in chevron shape on the patch. Edge allowance of fabric left raw and folded back to form clean edge of patch which is then…
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- Title
- Military Patch
- Date
- 1943 – 1945
- Material
- fibre
- Dimensions
- 4.0 x 9.5 cm
- Description
- Two sets of Sergeant's stripes on Khaki, chevron shaped patches of heavy cotton twill fabric. A series of three, narrow .9 cm stripes of light brown flat, braided tape stitched in chevron shape on the patch. Edge allowance of fabric left raw and folded back to form clean edge of patch which is then sewn to uniform sleeve. Black stitching of braided tape to patch shows on back.
- Subject
- PW
- RCAF
- military
- World War II
- Credit
- Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 103.09.0099 a,b
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- Date
- 1943 – 1945
- Material
- fibre
- Catalogue Number
- 103.09.0100 a,b
- Description
- Two 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…
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- Title
- Military Patch
- Date
- 1943 – 1945
- Material
- fibre
- Dimensions
- 2.0 x 7.9 cm
- Description
- Two 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.
- Subject
- PW
- RCAF
- military
- World War II
- Credit
- Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 103.09.0100 a,b
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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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