Name/Title
Commemorative MedalEntry/Object ID
2017.009.048.002Description
Essentially the same as 2017.009.048.001
Commemorative medallion. Silver-coloured metal circular medallion, obverse has central raised image of the coat-of-arms of Oak Bay, with the motto “SUB QUERCU FELICITAS” [Under the Oak Tree, Good Fortune]. Around the border is the raised inscription: “THE CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF OAK BAY//1906-2006”. Reverse shows central, circular, raised scene of two yachts, the foremost with an oak leaf on the sail. Foreground has “OAK BAY” banner across the water. Olympic Mountains in background and, a spray of star-like fireworks. Inscription around scene reads: “1906-2006//100 YEARS”. Beaded border. Slight milled edge. Drilled at centre top for a swivel jump ring through which is threaded a white synthetic webbing strap with narrow, dark green, woven borders. The outer strap face has been printed in dark green with the repeating inscription: “I love OAK BAY [oak leaf]”. Strap is sewn at jump ring end in such a way that the inscription shows on the front side of the “V” that is formed when the medallion is worn.Acquisition
Accession
2017.009Source (if not Accessioned)
Stevens, MarolynNotes
Accession Date: 16-May-17
Mode of Acquisition: GiftLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term
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Decoration of HonorNomenclature Primary Object Term
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Category 08: Communication ObjectsLegacy Lexicon
Object Name
commemorative medalCreated By
Jones, IsabelCreate Date
June 18, 2017Update Date
May 16, 2026