Commemorative trowel

Inscriptionsface avant de la truelle: PRESENTED TO \ Sir A.P. Caron K.C.M.G. \ Minister of Militia & Defence. \ By the \ VICTORIA RIFLES OF CANADA \ on the occasion of laying \ THE CORNERSTONE \ of their \ New Armory \ MONTREAL \ Decr. 4th. \ 1886; arrière: Lieut. Col. J.M. Crawford \ Major C.P. Davidson \ Major F.C. Henshaw \ Capt. J. Edwards \ Capt. T.P. Bacon \ S. Blaiklock \ Capt. G. Starke \ Capt. H.W. Becket \ Capt. A.H. Sims \ Lieut. J. Ross \ Lieut. E. Busteed \ Lieut. A. Mc Goun \ Lieut. A. Bell \ Lieut. D. Macpherson \ Lieut. H. Doucet \ Lieut. C. Meakins \ Lieut. E. Desbarats \ Lieut. W. Norris \ - Staff - \ Capt. L. Sutherland, Paymaster \ Capt. C. Radiger, Adjt. \ Capt.H. Bunnett, 2th Master

Marks or Labelscoin sup. g.: R. HENDERY; avec poinçons: lion et tête de femme

Date 1886

Medium / Technique Metal: copper, silver

DimensionsWidth: 9 cm (3 9/16 in.) Length: 30 cm (11 13/16 in.)

ClassificationCommunication Objects - Documentary Objects - Memorabilia

Object Number1964.5.54

DivisionMaterial Culture - Military Objects and Weapons

CollectionStewart

CreditGift of the Victoria Rifles of Canada Museum

Status

Not on view

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