"Personal Symbols" found 237 records

military hat badge

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact79107

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: X2885

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: X2885

Description: Horse above a banner that reads, "West Yorkshire". Represents Prince of Wales's Own West Yorkshire Regiment of the English Army.

Object History: No known provenance: collected by donor's wife.

Category: 03. Personal Artifacts

Classification: Personal Symbols - - Personal Identification

Object Term: Badge, Identification

Subjects: Personal Symbols; Personal Symbols - Badges

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pamphlet

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact85558

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV014.33.32

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV014.33.32

Description: Information Regarding Mountain and Wearing of Decorations - Pamphlet -- [194-?]. Pamphlet published under the authority of the Minister of Veterans Affairs titled "Information Regarding Mounting and Wearing of Decorations, Campaign Stars and Medals". The pamphlet is 12 pages long and includes images of the various medals.

Object History: See donor record for Mr. Mark's personal history. Active community volunteer and awarded the Kushiro Cup as Citizen of the Year in 1995

Category: 08. Communication Artifacts

Classification: Documentary Artifacts - - Other Documents

Object Term: Pamphlet

Subjects: Documentary Artifacts; Documentary Artifacts - Pamphlets; Personal Symbols; Personal Symbols - Medals

Names: Mark, Thomas "Tom"

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pennant

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact46519

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV004.7.4

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV004.7.4

Description: This is a triangular shaped, maroon, felt pennant with gold lettering and the edge of the badge outlined in gold. The lettering is arranged vertically to the point of the pennant, except for "Kingsway West Sports" which slopes left to right.

Object History: Object purchased by BVM in 2004.

Marks/Labels: "KINGSWAY WEST SPORTS" (on an angle), printed "1940", printed "SECOND", printed, vertical

Measurements: L: 12.5 cm

Subjects: Sports; Personal Symbols; Personal Symbols - Badges

Names: Kingsway West School

Geographic Access: Kingsway

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pin

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact79117

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: X2895

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: X2895

Description: Long gold coloured pin with a stiff card Union Jack flag attached. On the back for the flag is "CANADA AMERICAN ART WORKS LTD. MONTREAL".

Subjects: Personal Symbols; Personal Symbols - Pins

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pin

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact79118

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: X2896

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: X2896

Description: Long gold coloured pin with a stiff card Red Ensign flag attached.

Subjects: Personal Symbols; Personal Symbols - Pins

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pin

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact91811

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV020.31.50

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV020.31.50

Description: Pin for Royal Canadian Air Force Reserve. The pin is round with a crown above. The centre of the pin has an eagle in flight. The text around the edge of the circle is "R.C.A.F. RESERVE".; The back of the pin has a threaded post. The back is emblossed with the company "W. Scully Ltd. Montreal".

Object History: Item belonged to Joseph “Joe” Hardcastle Cumberland Corsbie who served as a Navigator for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) between 1942 and 1945. He went on to be a BC Provincial MLA and later a Burnaby Municipal Council Member along with various other pursuits. See Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds for full biography.

Category: 08. Communication Artifacts

Classification: Personal Symbols - - Status Symbols

Object Term: Insignia

Subjects: Personal Symbols; Personal Symbols - Pins

Names: Corsbie, Joseph Hardcastle-Cumberland "Joe"; Royal Canadian Air Force

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police badge

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact48349

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV005.18.4

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV005.18.4

Description: British Columbia Provincial Police badge (# 678). It is silver-coloured and has geometic line shapes bordering a circle with engraving. An engraved banner crosses the circle. The obverse pattern is visible on the reverse.

Object History: This item was a gift to Donald Brown. In 1947, Don left the army to join the ranks of the British Columbia Provincial Police force – embarking on a three-decade long career. His first assignment brought him to the city that he would eventually adopt as home – Burnaby – and he served here from 1947-1954, first as a member of the BC Police Department and then as a Royal Canadian Mounted Policeman after the Provincial force was absorbed by their federal counterparts, the RCMP. In 1954, Don was transferred to Regina, Saskatchewan and then on to Ottawa, Ontario to serve in the Crime Detection Laboratories. After a year and a half spent in training, he became qualified as an Examiner of Questioned Documents and travelled extensively throughout Ontario and Quebec, providing expert testimony in such matters as handwriting, counterfeiting, graphic arts, alterations, etc. During this time, he also attained the rank of first Corporal, and then Sergeant in the RCMP. In total, Don spent over nine years in Ottawa, and while working, managed to add to his education by taking courses from Carleton University, the RCAF and the Ottawa Teacher’s College at night. In July, 1963, Don made his way back to the West Coast when he was transferred to Vancouver to be the Second in Charge of a new laboratory and head of the Document Section. He was soon promoted to Staff Sergeant. Once again, his experience and expertise was called upon and he devoted a great deal of time to providing expert testimony in BC and the Yukon. In May of 1970, he was promoted to Sub-Inspector and was transferred to Edmonton to take command of the new Crime Detection Laboratory built to serve Alberta and the Northwest Territories. By 1972, he was promoted to full Inspector. Under his direction, the new Edmonton lab became one of the most utilised in the RCMP. Transferred back to Vancouver in 1975, Don became the Officer-in-Charge of a new Crime Laboratory and took over the National Police Services pilot project for British Columbia – overseeing work in the areas of computer sciences, laboratory, communications, records, and identification sections. He was rewarded for this work with a promotion to Superintendent in September, 1975. In 1976, after a distinguished 35 years combined service to the armed forces and the police (and a list of awards and citations including the Meritorious Service Award BCPP-1950, the Commissioner’s Commendation RCMP-1951, Chief of Police Commendation-1951, and the Canadian Centennial Medal-1967), Don retired and founded his own laboratory to carry on his work in the field of questioned documents. He supplied his services as an expert witness throughout the western provinces and added to his list of associations and awards. He became a Fellow (Emeritus) of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences, a Life Member (Emeritus) and Past Director of the Canadian Society of Forensic Sciences, a Member of the American Society of Questioned Document Examiners, and a Diplomate of the American Board of Forensic Document Examiners. It was at this point in his life, after his retirement, that Don decided to become involved in local politics and with the blessing of his wife and six children, he joined the Burnaby Voters’ Association as their Secretary and in 1978 was elected to a two-year term as a Burnaby School Trustee. After his two successful years as Trustee, he chose to run as a candidate for alderman during the next municipal election held in November of 1979. Not only did he win his seat for that election, but he was also successful in defending his position on Council during the next two elections as well, serving Burnaby as Alderman from 1979 to 1985. During this time, Don also became a member of the Community College for the Retired, the Horsemen’s Society and the Burnaby Historical Society. He has also given his support to Arts Council programs and numerous other community functions over the years. In 1991, Don was appointed as Chair of the Burnaby Centennial Committee, dedicating himself to making Burnaby’s Centennial celebration a memorable success. Throughout part of 1991 and all of 1992, Don gave his time unstintingly, often attending several meetings and/or functions a day. His contributions were always supported by his wife Helen, and their work during the Centennial Year was just one example of the strength of their 66-year partnership. They were both formally recognized for their efforts when they were chosen to receive the Kushiro Cup and named the Citizens of the Year in 1992. Also that year, Don was a recipient of the Canadian 125 Medal and one year later, in March 1993, Donald Brown was awarded Burnaby’s highest honour and was made a Freeman of the City of Burnaby.

Marks/Labels: "BRITISH / COLUMBIA", engraved on front "POLICE" (large), engraved on front "678", stamped on reverse

Subjects: Public Services; Public Services - Policing; Personal Symbols; Personal Symbols - Badges

Names: British Columbia Provincial Police

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prize ribbon

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact34880

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV993.10.11

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV993.10.11

Description: Centennial in Action - Ribbon -- [1992]. First Place blue ribbon as part of the Burnaby Centennial Celebration. At the top of the ribbon in gold text is "Centennial/ In / Action" followed by the Burnaby Centennial logo. The ribbon/event was sponsored by McDonald's and has its logo at the bottom of the ribbon. The ribbon measures 5cm x 21cm.

Category: 08. Communication Artifacts

Classification: Personal Symbols - - Achievement Symbols

Object Term: Prize

Colour: Blue

Subjects: Celebrations; Celebrations - Centennials; Personal Symbols; Personal Symbols - Ribbons

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prize ribbon

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact34881

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV993.10.12

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV993.10.12

Description: Centennial in Action - Ribbon -- [1992]. Second Place red ribbon as part of the Burnaby Centennial Celebration. At the top of the ribbon is the McDonald's logo followed by "Centennial/ In/ Action" in gold text. Below is the Burnaby Centennial logo. The ribbon measures 5cm x 22.5cm.

Colour: Red

Subjects: Personal Symbols; Personal Symbols - Ribbons; Celebrations; Celebrations - Centennials

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prize ribbon

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact34883

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV993.10.14

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV993.10.14

Description: Centennial in Action - Ribbon -- [1992]. Burgundy Participant ribbon as part of the Burnaby Centennial Celebration. At the top of the ribbon in gold text is "Centennial/ In/ Action" followed by the Burnaby Centennial logo. The ribbon/event was sponsored by McDonald's and has its logo at the bottom of the ribbon. The ribbon measures 5cm x 21.5cm.

Subjects: Personal Symbols; Personal Symbols - Ribbons; Celebrations; Celebrations - Centennials

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prize ribbon

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact34884

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV993.10.15

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV993.10.15

Description: Centennial in Action - Ribbon -- [1992]. Green Participant ribbon as part of the Burnaby Centennial Celebration. At the top of the ribbon in gold text is "Centennial/ In/ Action" followed by the Burnaby Centennial logo. The ribbon/event was sponsored by McDonald's and has its logo at the bottom of the ribbon. The ribbon measures 5cm x 22cm.

Colour: Green

Subjects: Personal Symbols; Personal Symbols - Ribbons; Celebrations; Celebrations - Centennials

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prize ribbon

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact79333

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV006.32.1

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV006.32.1

Description: Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) 2nd place prize ribbon in Creative Crafts; won by John Slawson in Augush 1988 for a doll house complete with furniture. The ribbon is arrow-shaped, pointed at the top and notched at the bottom. It has two layers of ribbon. The back layer is a white ribbon. The front layer is a red ribbon, with text in gold reading: "PNE / Creative / Crafts / SECOND / PACIFIC / NATIONAL / EXHIBITION / VANCOUVER / CANADA".

Object History: Donor's father built the dollhouse in the 1980's after he retired from teaching. His hand-made home, furniture, and accessories won him 2nd prize in his age category at the 1988 PNE Creative Crafts competition.

Subjects: Personal Symbols; Personal Symbols - Ribbons; Exhibitions - Fairs

Names: Pacific National Exhibition (PNE)

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ribbon

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact41137

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV000.47.1

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV000.47.1

Description: Black event ribbon; gold writing; ends of ribbon are pinked; decorative motifs on top and bottom of '75th / Reunion'

Marks/Labels: "WINDSOR / SCHOOL", in gold thread along top "75TH (large, bold) / REUNION", in gold thread in middle "NOV. 4, 2000", in gold thread along bottom