Name/Title
Commemorative MedalEntry/Object ID
2017.009.021Description
Large, oval, light-gold coloured metal medallion with integral hanging tab. Obverse has recessed central area that has a semi-matte pebbled surface. Central, raised, cloisonné-type image [achieved with acrylic resins] of an elderly, white-bearded, bespectacled town crier wearing a black tricorne, red long coat, white lace jabot, black cape-with-shoulder cape, black breeches, white stockings and black buckled shoes, standing on a brown box marked on the front face: “MARKHAM, CANADA/1993”. Raised lettering forms inside border: “5TH WORLD/TOWN CRIER CHAMPIONSHIPS”. Reverse surface is smooth. Synthetic grosgrain-type ribbon, woven with equal wide stripes of red-white-red, threaded through jump ring attached through hanging tab.Acquisition
Source (if not Accessioned)
Stevens, MarolynNotes
Accession Date: 16-May-17
Mode of Acquisition: GiftLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term
MedalNomenclature Secondary Object Term
Decoration of HonorNomenclature Primary Object Term
AwardNomenclature Sub-Class
Achievement SymbolsNomenclature Class
Personal SymbolsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsLegacy Lexicon
Object Name
commemorative medalCreated By
Jones, IsabelCreate Date
April 23, 2017Update Date
August 22, 2025