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Canada General Service Medal: CM.M.141-R

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Canada General Service Medal

Maker(s)

Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901)
Engraver: Brock, Thomas
Mint: Royal Mint
Production place: London

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Description

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).

Notes

History note: Possibly given by the Royal Mint as examples of Military medals.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Unknown by unknown

Dating

1899 -

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 36 mm Diameter 36 mm Weight 43.3 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Profile of Victoria

  • Text: VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX (in exergue) T.B.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Canadian flag surrounded by maple leaves.

  • Text: CANADA
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.M.141-R
Primary reference Number: 226903

Audit data

Created: Monday 9 February 2015 Updated: Tuesday 26 March 2024

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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