Medals in the Fredericton Region Museum Collection, listed in order of precedence Victoria Cross (VC) (York Sunbury Historical Society, Fredericton Region Museum Collection, Author Photo) Accession No. 2008.1.193. Victoria Cross (Replica). The Victoria Cross (VC) is the highest and most prestigious decoration of the British honours system. It is awarded for valour “in the presence … Read more
Clovis Point Arrowhead. A dull stone point, fluted, broadening in the middle and tapering toward the edge. The bladed edge is carefully flaked on both sides, and there is a small indentation on the dull end of the point itself. (Author Photos) Clovis points are the characteristically fluted projectile points associated with the New World … Read more
Commemorative Medals held in the Fredericton Region Museum Collection (Author Photos) Accession No. 1969.3009.1. Large silver medallion, with tne obverse side featuring an effigy of Queen Victoria, the reigning monarch at the time of Confederation. Around her are the words “VICTORIA D : G : BRITT : REG. : F : D”. The reverse side features … Read more
84th St. Hyacinthe Battalion of Infantry 84th St. Hyacinthe Regiment 6e Bataillon, Royal 22e Régiment (Le Régiment de St. Hyacinthe) (York Sunbury Historical Society, Fredericton Region Museum Collection, Author Photo) Accession Number 1997.28.119. Le Régiment de St.-Hyacinthe Le Régiment de St. Hyacinthe originated 24 March 1871 in Saint-Hyacinthe, Québec as the St. Hyacinthe Provisional Battalion … Read more
Canadian Militia, Artillery, York Sunbury Historical Society, Fredericton Region Museum Collection (Library and Archives Canada Image, MIKAN No. 2837873) Uniforms of the Canadian Militia, 1898. Arthur H. Hider (1870-1952). The Canadian Militia is a historical title for military units raised for the defence of Canada. The term has been used to describe sedentary militia units raised … Read more
Badges of Infantry Regiments of the Canadian Militia in the Fredericton Region Museum Collection The Royal Canadian Regiment of Infantry The Royal Canadian Regiment (RCR) was originally authorized as the Infantry School Corps on 21 Dec1883, and established its first three company stations at Fredericton, New Brunswick; St Jean, Québec; and Toronto, Ontario. In 1887 … Read more
Badges of Infantry Regiments of the Canadian Militia in the Fredericton Region Museum Collection 31st Grey Battalion of Infantry (Private Collection Photo) 31st Grey Regiment Formed on 14 Sep1866, in Owen Sound, Canada West, as the 31st Grey Battalion ofInfantry. Redesignated on 8 May 1900,as the 31st Grey Regiment. Redesignated on 1 May 1920, as … Read more
64th Voltigeurs de Beauharnois 64th Chateauguay and Beauharnois Regiment (Private Collection Photo) 64th Chateauguay and Beauharnois Regiment The 4thBattalion, Royal 22e Régiment (Châteauguay) originated in Beauharnois, Québec on 4 June1869, when the Voltigeurs-Canadiens of Beauharnois were authorized to be formed. It was redesignated 64th Voltigeurs de Beauharnois on 5 Nov 1869; and 64th Regiment Voltigeurs … Read more
Canadian Militia badges, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia, Yukon (Library and Archives Canada Image, MIKAN No. 2837873) Uniforms of the Canadian Militia, 1898. Arthur H. Hider (1870-1952). The Canadian Militia is a historical title for military units raised for the defence of Canada. The term has been used to describe sedentary militia units raised from local … Read more
York Sunbury Historical Society, Fredericton Region Museum Collection, Canadian Militia Badges, Quebec (Library and Archives Canada Image, MIKAN No. 2837873) Uniforms of the Canadian Militia, 1898. Arthur H. Hider (1870-1952). The Canadian Militia is a historical title for military units raised for the defence of Canada. The term has been used to describe sedentary militia units … Read more
