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Object Record
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Metadata
Item ID# |
2012.005.002a/b |
Object Name |
Badge, Collar |
Year Range from |
1914 |
Year Range to |
1918 |
Description |
Two military pins from the 160th Bruce Batallion. Part (a) is a bronze military pin from the 160th Bruce. The pin has the St. Edward's Crown at the top and a circular wreath below it. Inside the wreath is what looks like a thistle bloom. On the circular wreath is upraised text that reads " - BRUCE -". On either side are two maple leafs. Below this is a banner with upraised and curved banner ends. On this is upraised text that reads "OVERSEAS 160 BATALLION". There is one maple leaf below the banner on each side. Below this is a ridges narrow rectangular bar and below this is a small banner with upraised text that reads "CANADA". On the back of the pin are two eyelet holes to allow a pin to go through. The back of the pin has a buildup of white powdery substance. Part (b) is a (possibly) brass military pin from the 160th Bruce. The pin has the St. Edward's Crown at the top and a circular wreath below it. Inside the wreath is what looks like a thistle bloom. On the circular wreath is upraised text that reads " - BRUCE -". On either side are two maple leafs. Below this is a banner with upraised and curved banner ends. On this is upraised text that reads "OVERSEAS 160 BATALLION". There is one maple leaf below the banner on each side. Below this is a ridges narrow rectangular bar and below this is a small banner with upraised text that reads "CANADA". On the back of the pin are two eyelet holes to allow a pin to go through. There is some white powder substance on the proper left pin eyelet and base. |
Provenance |
The military pins belonged to Melville Anderson Donahue who served with the 160th Bruce Battalion, Stretcher Bearer company. He was also the Postmaster in Teeswater, Ontario from 1928-1965. |
Dimensions |
H-3.25 W-2 cm |
Search Terms & Subjects |
160th Bruce Battalion Insignia Military |
Places |
Teeswater |
Event |
First World War |
People |
Donahue, Melville Anderson |