Repository

Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code

HV977.37.26

Description

Medal; gold; in centre of medal is raised image of book with burning lamp; writing in horseshoe shape around book; eye in top centre; decorative motif around bottom edge with smaller decorative indents at top; has loop at top, probably for chain; engraving on bottom rear

Object History

From the family home of Thomas Seaborn McNair and Mary Vida (nee McMillan) McNair who lived on West 33rd Avenue in Vancouver. Thomas McNair ran Edwards, McNair and Russell, an established estate agent business.

Marks/Labels

"VAN. SUNDAY SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSN", embossed on front in horsehoe shape "OB ALLAN", engraved on reverse at bottom

Subjects

Organizations

Organizations - Societies and Clubs

Personal Symbols

Personal Symbols - Medals

Sports

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