Diefenbaker : Artifact : Set of Three Commemorative Medals [80.5.790a]

Set of Three Commemorative Medals

Artifact

Accession Number:

80.5.790a

Date

1967

Materials

Nickle, cloth, cardstock, metal

Measurements

4.8 cm (width) 5.9 cm (length) 0.8 cm (height)

Description

Set of three dime-sized medals each attached to their own separate ribbons. Ribbon are wrapped and attached to heavy cardstock to hold them in place and stitched to piece of red felt. Medals left to right: Image of George V with blue, black, white, and yellow ribbon, Elizabeth II wearing crown with white, maroon, and blue ribbon, and a Maple leaf for Canadian Confederation 1867-1967. Metal pin on the back of set.

Marks/Labels

George V medal obverse:
"Georgius V Britt: Omn: Rex et Ind: Imp
Reverse:
"1867 - 1967"

QEII Medal Reverse:
"E II R"
"...Elizabeth II Crown..."

Maple Leaf Obverse:
"Confederation Canada Confédération"

Accession number in pink on piece of white fabric on back of medal set.