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Canada General Service Medal
Ruler:
Victoria (1837-1901)
Engraver:
Brock, Thomas
Mint:
Royal Mint
Production place:
London
Issued by the Canadian government to British and Canadian forces who took part in operations to put down the Fenian raids of 1866 and 1870 among others. The two clasps on this medal are inscribed with "FENAIN RAID 1870" and "FENAIN RAID 1866". The ribbon is of two orange red stripes either side of a white stripe (faded).
History note: Possibly given by the Royal Mint as examples of Military medals.
Method of acquisition: Unknown by unknown
1899 -
Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 36 mm Diameter 36 mm Weight 43.3 g
Inscription present: Profile of Victoria
Inscription present: Canadian flag surrounded by maple leaves.
Accession number: CM.M.141-R
Primary reference Number: 226903
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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