Date

1960

Materials

Brass

Description

Circular brass honorary medal. Honouring John G. Diefenbaker 

Obverse features image of seated man in a toga facing right holding an unmarked marble slab, there is a naked and winged youth holding a staff and holding up a plant branch, in the background facade of a Roman temple. Symbol of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada. Reverse features text. Medal is attached to red ribbon by brass metal hook. Red ribbon has gold trim on the front and is closed by a metal hook at the top. 
 

Marks/Labels

Obverse:
"ROYAL ARCHITECTURAL INSTITVTE OF CANADA" 

Reverse: 
"Right Honourable John G. Diefenbaker 
Honorary 
Fellow
Of The
Royal Architectural Institute 
of Canada
1960"

Accession number in black on rim of medal. 
Back of ribbon has accession number for (b, certificate) on back near top. 

Category

Medal, Commemorative