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Metadata
Item ID# |
2015.009.001 |
Object Name |
Medal, Commemorative |
Year Range from |
1963 |
Year Range to |
1964 |
Description |
A medal with a gold top pin bar, a burgundy coloured ribbon with a circular medallion attached at the bottom that hangs. The top has a ribbon bar in gold that says "Past President" with a red background and gold lettering. The back has a single pin with a rounded clasp closer. There is "W.Scully Montreal" stamped behind the pin section. The burgundy ribbon hangs from the metal bar and is rectangular in shape and tapers at the bottom. There is a gold ornate half circle that attaches the ribbon and the medallion together. The medallion is circular with a maple leaf design along the outer edge. The inside has a with circle with a red maple leaf and 'A' with a blue banner below that reads "Legion". There are 3 red poppies below the banner. The back of the medallion has inscribed "B. Ross BR.#340 1963-64". |
Provenance |
The medal was awarded to B. Ross who was the Past President of the Legion Branch #340 in Port Elgin, Ontario. |
Dimensions |
W-5 L-10.5 cm |
Search Terms & Subjects |
Royal Canadian Legion Souvenirs & memorabilia |
Places |
Port Elgin |