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Date
1930 – 1960
Material
metal; enamel
Catalogue Number
105.01.0004
Description
A circular pin in the shape of a spoked ship's wheel with an enamelled map of the world at the centre. There is a red band around the map with the words “Everett Travel Service” spaced evenly around the circle. The pin has a large stud clasp back.
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Title
Advertising Pin
Date
1930 – 1960
Material
metal; enamel
Dimensions
1.1 cm
Description
A circular pin in the shape of a spoked ship's wheel with an enamelled map of the world at the centre. There is a red band around the map with the words “Everett Travel Service” spaced evenly around the circle. The pin has a large stud clasp back.
Subject
tourism
travel
Everett Travel Service
uniforms
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
105.01.0004
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Date
1945
Material
fabric; plastic
Catalogue Number
103.09.1236
Description
A khaki-coloured heavy cotton twill weave armband with two buttons attached by a piece of twine, 2.3cm from the fabric, to allow for arm width, four buttonholes on the other side, stamped in black on the front, “No. 115 Coy.”, underneath, “P.C.M.R.” and underneath that “GOLDEN RANGERS”.
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Title
Armband
Date
1945
Material
fabric; plastic
Dimensions
9.0 x 16.0 x 35.5 cm
Description
A khaki-coloured heavy cotton twill weave armband with two buttons attached by a piece of twine, 2.3cm from the fabric, to allow for arm width, four buttonholes on the other side, stamped in black on the front, “No. 115 Coy.”, underneath, “P.C.M.R.” and underneath that “GOLDEN RANGERS”.
Subject
military
insignia
uniforms
Golden Rangers
Ken Jones
Credit
Gift of Bridget Jones, 2009
Catalogue Number
103.09.1236
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Date
1914 – 1918
Material
hair, sheep; metal; fibre
Catalogue Number
103.09.0060 a,b
Description
Two military armbands:a) A deep blue cloth armband with two straps and buckles. The armband has “VI CANADA” stitched in black and centred between the buckles. b) A deep blue armband with two buttons and four buttonholes. This armband has “VI CANADIAN”, visible against the fading of the rest of th…
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Title
Armband
Date
1914 – 1918
Material
hair, sheep; metal; fibre
Dimensions
8.4 (a); 8.5 (b) x 45.5 (a); 40.4 (b) cm
Description
Two military armbands:a) A deep blue cloth armband with two straps and buckles. The armband has “VI CANADA” stitched in black and centred between the buckles. b) A deep blue armband with two buttons and four buttonholes. This armband has “VI CANADIAN”, visible against the fading of the rest of the band, where stitching has been removed.
Subject
military
insignia
Philip Moore
uniforms
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.09.0060 a,b
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Date
1914 – 1945
Material
skin; fibre; metal, brass
Catalogue Number
103.07.0046
Description
A bright orange canvas belt that fastens with a natural coloured leather buckle and strap. The buckle is also leather covered. The belt has been used to hold a pin and medal collection, many of which are still attached. Original with the belt and on leather at either end are 'Overseas Mounted Ri…
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Title
Belt
Date
1914 – 1945
Material
skin; fibre; metal, brass
Dimensions
6.2 x 80.5 cm
Description
A bright orange canvas belt that fastens with a natural coloured leather buckle and strap. The buckle is also leather covered. The belt has been used to hold a pin and medal collection, many of which are still attached. Original with the belt and on leather at either end are 'Overseas Mounted Rifles' pin (at buckle) and a crossed sword pin (at strap). Other pins include: one crown with red velvet cap (see #103.09.0059); one square with Laurel Wreath (see #103.09.0064); one 'Edmonton 49th Regiment' (see #103.09.0073); one maple leaf with crown over 'Vancouver 29 Canada'; one maple leaf with crown over 'Edmonton 49 overseas Batallon' and a beaver; one 'R.C.H.A.' (see #103.09.0070); two military truck with mounted turret gun over 'Borden's Armoured Battery'; one cannon over 'Que Fas Et Gloria Duncet'(see #103.09.0068); one horse over 'The Alberta 19 Mounted Rifles'; one 'AUSTRALIA'; one (broken tip) maple leaf with the Alberta Coat of Arms (see #103.09.0073).
Subject
clothing
insigia
military
uniforms
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.07.0046
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Date
1918 – 1918
Material
fibre; metal, brass
Catalogue Number
103.07.0053
Description
A plain heavy canvas belt with brass ends and two sliding buckles. The belt is stamped on the inside with “_____ CO, 1918”.
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Title
Belt
Date
1918 – 1918
Material
fibre; metal, brass
Dimensions
5.0 x 120.0 cm
Description
A plain heavy canvas belt with brass ends and two sliding buckles. The belt is stamped on the inside with “_____ CO, 1918”.
Subject
clothing
military
uniforms
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.07.0053
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Date
1910 – 1920
Material
skin; metal
Catalogue Number
103.08.0168
Description
A heavy, brown, leather belt with two 'tongue' straps, one of which is adjustable. The belt has a solid rectangular metal buckle bearing an embossed seal with the words “Gott mit uns” in a band around a crown. The buckle fastens with a hook.
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Title
Belt
Date
1910 – 1920
Material
skin; metal
Dimensions
4.7 x 103.5 cm
Description
A heavy, brown, leather belt with two 'tongue' straps, one of which is adjustable. The belt has a solid rectangular metal buckle bearing an embossed seal with the words “Gott mit uns” in a band around a crown. The buckle fastens with a hook.
Subject
uniforms
military
Germany
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.08.0168
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Date
1914 – 1918
Material
metal, brass
Catalogue Number
103.07.0051 a-c
Description
Three buttons:a) brass button with crest and markings 'Royal Canadian, Eng.'; b) brass button with crest and markings 'Royal Canadian, Eng.'; c) brass button with crest and markings 'Canada Malitia'.
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Title
Button
Date
1914 – 1918
Material
metal, brass
Dimensions
1.5 (a&c); 1.2 (b) cm
Description
Three buttons:a) brass button with crest and markings 'Royal Canadian, Eng.'; b) brass button with crest and markings 'Royal Canadian, Eng.'; c) brass button with crest and markings 'Canada Malitia'.
Subject
clothing
insignia
military
uniforms
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.07.0051 a-c
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Date
1939 – 1939
Material
hair, sheep
Catalogue Number
103.07.0039
Description
A military issue khaki coloured fine wool necktie.
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Title
Cravat
Date
1939 – 1939
Material
hair, sheep
Dimensions
8.0 x 115.0 cm
Description
A military issue khaki coloured fine wool necktie.
Subject
organizations
military
uniforms
clothing
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.07.0039
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Date
1939 – 1939
Material
fibre; skin
Catalogue Number
103.03.0026 a,b
Description
A pair of green canvas gaiters with a beige lining. Each gaiter has a black leather strap that buckles under the instep. The gaiters close down one side with eight buttons. Marked on the lining of each gaiter is “L.H. Packard & Co. Ltd. 1872 1839, small”.
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Title
Gaiters
Date
1939 – 1939
Material
fibre; skin
Dimensions
26.0 x 23.0 cm
Description
A pair of green canvas gaiters with a beige lining. Each gaiter has a black leather strap that buckles under the instep. The gaiters close down one side with eight buttons. Marked on the lining of each gaiter is “L.H. Packard & Co. Ltd. 1872 1839, small”.
Subject
organizations, military
uniforms
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.03.0026 a,b
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Date
1910 – 1920
Material
skin; fibre
Catalogue Number
103.04.0025
Description
A soft, tan coloured hat with a visor. A small belt-like band, just above the visor, threads through flaps at the hat’s sides. The hat has a leather chin strap and sweatband, and a satin lining. A brass badge in the shape of a maple leaf is centred at the front. The badge is marked “Overseas Mo…
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Title
Garrison Cap
Date
1910 – 1920
Material
skin; fibre
Dimensions
10.0 x 26.0 x 24.0 cm
Description
A soft, tan coloured hat with a visor. A small belt-like band, just above the visor, threads through flaps at the hat’s sides. The hat has a leather chin strap and sweatband, and a satin lining. A brass badge in the shape of a maple leaf is centred at the front. The badge is marked “Overseas Mounted Rifle - Canada” and the number “12” is in the centre of the leaf.
Subject
military
clothing
uniforms
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.04.0025
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