1900 Canadian civilian (Halifax Herald) Patriotic Fund Homecoming medallion

Object/Artifact

Royal Canadian Military Institute

Name/Title

1900 Canadian civilian (Halifax Herald) Patriotic Fund Homecoming medallion

Entry/Object ID

1997.46.4

Description

1900 Canadian civilian (Halifax Herald) Patriotic Fund Homecoming medallion. Circular, white metal. Obverse shows figure of Canadian soldier in service dress with rifle in left hand, maple leaf sprig in right hand. Title "South Africa 1900" and "Canada Shares In The Glory" Reverse shows title: "Halifax Herald Patriotic Fund" and crowned Canadian coat of arms. Also placenames "Sunnyside" and "Paardeburg"

Made/Created

Date made

1900

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Transcription

Accession number on rim.

Dimensions

Diameter

3.4 cm

Dimension Notes

4 mm. thick.