1866-1870 Canadian General Service Medal, bar Fenian Raid 1866 to Pte. S. Hughes 49th Bn.

Name/Title

1866-1870 Canadian General Service Medal, bar "Fenian Raid 1866" to Pte. S. Hughes 49th Bn.

Entry/Object ID

1968.35.3

Description

1866-1870 Canadian General Service Medal, bar "Fenian Raid 1866" to Pte. S. Hughes 49th Bn. Circular, silver. Obverse a crowned bust of Queen Victoria with title "Victoria Regina Et Imperatrix" Reverse shows title "Canada" with a Canadian Red Ensign and maple leaf wreath. Plain, straight suspender holds ribbon red-white-red, 3.2 x 9 cms.

Made/Created

Date made

1899

Notes

Early Date: 1899

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Transcription

No accession number on this medal-mounted in group of five medals. Stamped into rim: "Pte. S. Hughes 49th Bn."

Dimensions

Diameter

3.7 cm

Dimension Notes

3 mm. thick.