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Accession # |
1954.35.2 |
Item Name |
Medal |
Description |
A circular, silver medal; top bar reads: "Fenian Raid 1866". The obverse shows a diademed and veiled effigy of Queen Victoria wearing the Order of the Garter, facing left, and the legend VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX; the reverse displays the red ensign of Canada, floating with the breeze, surrounded by a wreath of maple leaves and surmounted by the word CANADA. A plain, straight, swivelling suspender is attached to the medal with a double-toe claw. The ribbon consists of three equal stripes: red, white, and red. The recipient's name, rank, and unit are impressed on the rim: "Pte. A. MacMurchy, 2nd. Q. O. R." |
Date |
1866 |
Provenance |
Belonged to Dr. Archibald MacMurchy who was born in Argyleshire, Scotland. He came to Erin Twp. with his parents in 1840. |
Person \ Organization |
Fenian Raids MacMurchy, Archibald |
Place |
Erin Twp. |