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armband

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact39844
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV999.17.19
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV999.17.19
Description
Armband. White canvas with "ARP" stamped in blue. ARP = Air Raid Precautions. WWII Civilian defence group.
Object History
The ARP armband belonged to Harry Cutress who was a volunteer with the Burnaby Air Raid Precautions. The Burnaby ARP wore armbands such as these.
Reference
See City of Burnaby Archives photograph 028-001 "Burnaby Air Raid Patrol"
Category
03. Personal Artifacts
Classification
Clothing - - Clothing Accessories
Object Term
Insignia
Marks/Labels
"ARP" stamped in blue.
Subjects
Personal Symbols
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Emergency Measures - Civil Defence
Names
Cutress, Harry Charles
Air Raid Precautions (A.R.P.)
Historic Neighbourhood
Alta Vista (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Clinton-Glenwood Area
Images
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hat badge

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact11404
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.3318.1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.3318.1
Description
Brass hat badge in the shape of the crown. It has two posts with loops soldered to the back to secure it to a uniform hat.
Subjects
Public Services
Public Services - Correctional
Personal Symbols
Personal Symbols - Badges
Names
British Columbia Gaol Service
Oakalla Prison Farm
Images
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