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2004.12.2.34 · File · [between 1942 and 1946]
Part of Bertha Wood fonds

File consists of two metal fasteners possibly used on uniforms in the Canadian military. Object originally stored in a box labelled: "Patches and flashes from A.B.'s uniform".

Rope and hook
2004.12.2.25 · File · [between 1942 and 1946]
Part of Bertha Wood fonds

File consists of a black rope and grey hook, possibly used in World War II in relation to military uniform. Object originally stored in a box labelled: "Patches and flashes from A.B.'s uniform".

Rope
2004.12.2.24 · File · [between 1942 and 1946]
Part of Bertha Wood fonds

File consists of a rope, possibly part of a military uniform used in World War II. Object originally stored in a box labelled: "Patches and flashes from A.B.'s uniform".

Remembrance Day poppies
2004.12.2.30 · File · 1989-1993
Part of Bertha Wood fonds

File consists of 5 poppies honouring Remembrance Day. Object originally stored in a box labelled: "Patches and flashes from A.B.'s uniform".

Order of the Bath pins
2004.12.2.32 · File · [between 1942 and 1946]
Part of Bertha Wood fonds

File consists of 7 bronze Order of the Bath pins which are given to members of the British and Commonwealth military. Object originally stored in a box labelled: "Patches and flashes from A.B.'s uniform".

Miscellaneous metal pieces
2004.12.2.36 · File · [between 1942 and 1946]
Part of Bertha Wood fonds

File consists of two miscellaneous metal pieces. Object originally stored in a box labelled: "Patches and flashes from A.B.'s uniform".

Military uniform strap
2004.12.2.22 · File · [between 1942 and 1946]
Part of Bertha Wood fonds

File consists of a leather and metal strap, presumably related to military uniform. Object originally stored in a box labelled: "Patches and flashes from A.B.'s uniform".

2004.12.2.37 · File · [between 1942 and 1946]
Part of Bertha Wood fonds

File consists of a military uniform metal accessory possibly used by the Canadian military. Object originally stored in a box labelled: "Patches and flashes from A.B.'s uniform".

Military uniform accessory
2004.12.2.38 · File · [between 1942 and 1946]
Part of Bertha Wood fonds

File consists of a metal cufflink possibly used in the Canadian military. Object originally stored in a box labelled: "Patches and flashes from A.B.'s uniform".

Military uniform accessory
2004.12.2.17 · File · [between 1942 and 1946]
Part of Bertha Wood fonds

File consists of a pocket flap military uniform accessory with two button holes. Object originally stored in a box labelled: "Patches and flashes from A.B.'s uniform".

Military service ephemera
2004.12.2.11 · File · 1941-1946
Part of Bertha Wood fonds

File consists of WWII military service ephemera, including a German language book for service personnel, a certificate of registration for firearms, and a discharge letter.

Military nametags
2004.12.2.23 · File · [between 1942 and 1946]
Part of Bertha Wood fonds

File consists of four nametags and a rope connecting 3 of the 4 nametags with the title "Lieut. B. Schenk UNC CDN". Object originally stored in a box labelled: "Patches and flashes from A.B.'s uniform".

Military badge
2004.12.2.35 · File · [between 1942 and 1946]
Part of Bertha Wood fonds

File consists of a badge possibly related to military uniform in the Canadian army. Object originally stored in a box labelled: "Patches and flashes from A.B.'s uniform".

2004.12.2.26 · File · [between 1942 and 1946]
Part of Bertha Wood fonds

File consists of three cloth patches of a gold maple leaf, possibly used in World War II in relation to military uniform. Object originally stored in a box labelled: "Patches and flashes from A.B.'s uniform".

Leather cufflinks in case
2004.12.2.15 · File · [between 1942 and 1946]
Part of Bertha Wood fonds

File consists of what are presumed to be leather cufflinks and a small leather case encasing the cufflinks.

Jim Sargent photographs
2004.12.2.05 · File · [between 1941 and 1949]
Part of Bertha Wood fonds

File consists of photographic prints of Bertha Schenk with Jim Sargent and two additional negatives depicting a woman on a tree trunk and children playing.

Identification cards
2004.12.2.13 · File · 1919-1952
Part of Bertha Wood fonds

File consists of personal identification cards, birth certificates, a liquor permit, nametags of Bertha Schenk and her husband James Wood, and unemployment insurance papers.

Fabric clothing labels
2004.12.2.18 · File · [between 1942 and 1946]
Part of Bertha Wood fonds

File consists of cotton cloth clothing labels. Object originally stored in a box labelled: "Patches and flashes from A.B.'s uniform".

CWAC pins
2004.12.2.31 · File · [between 1942 and 1946]
Part of Bertha Wood fonds

File consists of 11 gold pins given to women in the Canadian Women's Army Corps (CWAC). Object originally stored in a box labelled: "Patches and flashes from A.B.'s uniform".

CWAC patch
2004.12.2.20 · File · [between 1942 and 1946]
Part of Bertha Wood fonds

File consists of a CWAC cloth patch, possibly for use on a military uniform. Object originally stored in a box labelled: "Patches and flashes from A.B.'s uniform".

CWAC papers
2004.12.2.10 · File · 1941-1983, predominant 1941-1950
Part of Bertha Wood fonds

File consists of Bertha Schenk's records from her time with the Canadian Women's Army Corps. Includes Schenk's birth certificate, will, enrolment notice, requisitions, certificate of service, correspondence, newspaper clippings, a "Clothing and Equipment Statement", travel permit, letter of release from service, record of army service, a "Statement of War Gratuity", correspondence about the history of CWAC, bank record book, and her "Canadian Army Officer's Record of Service".

2004.12.2.19 · File · [between 1934 and 1949]
Part of Bertha Wood fonds

File consists of an acrylic clip with the words 'Cunard White Star liner "Queen Elizabeth"' written on the front of the clip. Object originally stored in a box labelled: "Patches and flashes from A.B.'s uniform".

Canadian uniform short strap
2004.12.2.29 · File · [between 1942 and 1946]
Part of Bertha Wood fonds

File consists of a leather short strap with metal buttons and pins, presumably used by Bertha Schenk in the Canadian military. Object originally stored in a box labelled: "Patches and flashes from A.B.'s uniform".

Canadian service stripes
2004.12.2.27 · File · [between 1942 and 1946]
Part of Bertha Wood fonds

File consists of two red and black service stripes earned in World War II, presumably by Bertha Schenk. Object originally stored in a box labelled: "Patches and flashes from A.B.'s uniform".

2004.12.2.21 · File · [between 1942 and 1946]
Part of Bertha Wood fonds

File consists of 4 cotton patches with the word "CANADA" sewn into each patch, presumably meant to be sewn onto a Canadian military uniform. Object originally stored in a box labelled: "Patches and flashes from A.B.'s uniform".

Canadian military pins
2004.12.2.28 · File · [between 1942 and 1946]
Part of Bertha Wood fonds

File consists of three Volunteer Service pins to be attached to Canadian military uniforms. Object originally stored in a box labelled: "Patches and flashes from A.B.'s uniform".

Button
2004.12.2.33 · File · [between 1942 and 1946]
Part of Bertha Wood fonds

File consists of one plastic button, possibly from a Canadian military uniforms. Object originally stored in a box labelled: "Patches and flashes from A.B.'s uniform".

Autograph book
2004.12.2.09 · File · 1933-1951
Part of Bertha Wood fonds

File consists of Bertha Schenks's autograph book containing personal notes from her friends and family.