Military

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  • Military service, training and activities
  • Military institutions, bases, and sites
  • Individuals and organizations (eg. veterans, military personnel, militia, cadets)
  • Military vehicles and ships
  • Equipment, weapons, uniforms, artifacts
  • Legislation

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          276 Archival description results for Military

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          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".

          2009.6.1.440 · Item · 1980
          Part of The Honourable Iona Campagnolo fonds

          Handwritten annotations on verso read: “Thai Border with Cambodia, 1980,” and “CUSO years”.

          Photograph is one of 18 images depicting Campagnolo's work with Canadian University Service Overseas (CUSO) in collaboration with Foreign Affairs Minister Flora MacDonald on the facilitation and development of a largely Canadian financed refugee camp near Nakorn Rachisima (formerly Korat), to help the refugees coming over the border from Laos and Cambodia. See also items 2009.6.1.441 - 2009.6.1.457.

          2009.6.1.497 · Item · November 1987
          Part of The Honourable Iona Campagnolo fonds

          Children visible in background. Handwritten annotations on verso read: “Waku Kungo, Angola - Nov/87,” and “MPLA Fighters”.

          Photograph was taken during Iona Campagnolo's mission trip with the Canadian University Service Overseas (CUSO). See also items 2009.6.1.490 - 2009.6.1.499 for more images featuring Angola.

          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".

          Crew Weighing In
          2006.20.12.5 · Item · [ca. 1940]
          Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

          Photograph depicts four men in uniform standing with luggage and supplies in front of a military plane with the number "7632" on its side. Handwritten photo album caption below this photo reads: "WEIGHING IN."

          Royal Canadian Air Force
          2009.5.2.295 · Item · July 1942
          Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

          Man in military uniform, woman, and young boy stand on grass in front of flowering trees. Woman holds infant, bassinet stands on far right. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "The Connell family, Halifax, July 1942. Joan - age 3 months."

          Commissioning script
          2004.12.2.08 · Item · 5 Aug. 1943
          Part of Bertha Wood fonds

          Item is a Commission Script for Second Lieutenant Bertha Schenk for her officer appointment in the Canadian Women Army Corps.

          2009.6.1.628 · Item · 4 June 2006
          Part of The Honourable Iona Campagnolo fonds

          Commemorative stone reads: “Our People…. Our Heritage, Hon Col Iona Campagnolo, 19 Wing Comox, Saluting a Glorious Past”.

          Item is one of three photographs accompanying a paper reading: “Comox Valley Air Force Museum Association, Inaugural Dedication of Heritage Stones, Sunday 04 June 2006”; see also items 2009.6.1.626 and 2009.6.1.627.

          2007.17.3.44 · Item · 1982
          Part of James Joseph Claxton Photograph Collection

          Photograph depicts a close-up of a Royal Irish Rangers bagpipe banner featuring embroidery of a harp with a crown on top. Embroidered banner on pipe banner states "Royal Irish Rangers". Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Pipe Banners presented to 2nd BN Royal Irish Rangers by Van. Irish Fug Assn. St Patricks Day 1982”. Item believed to be a part of J.J. Claxton's collection of police memorabilia.

          2007.17.3.45 · Item · 1982
          Part of James Joseph Claxton Photograph Collection

          Photograph depicts a Royal Irish Rangers bagpipe banner featuring embroidery of a maple leaf with a harp and crown in the centre. Embroidered banner on pipe banner states "Presented by the Irish Fusiliers of Canada the Vancouver Regiment Association 1982". Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Pipe Banner 2nd B R. 1. Rang Presented by I. F. (VR) Assn 1982”. Item believed to be a part of J.J. Claxton's collection of police memorabilia.

          2007.17.3.43 · Item · [196-?]
          Part of James Joseph Claxton Photograph Collection

          Photograph depicts a Royal Irish Constabulary ornament with metal work that depicts a harp with a crown on top surrounded by a circle of writing that states "Royal Irish Constabulary". Handwritten annotation on verso reads: Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Silver Celtic ornament worn by all officers after 1884 on the shoulder belt up to disbandment - 1922” Stamp on verso reads: “CHAS. B. HILL-TOUT 1650 Hampshire Road, oak Bay Victoria, B. C.” Item believed to be a part of J.J. Claxton's collection of police memorabilia.

          2007.17.3.42 · Item · [196-?]
          Part of James Joseph Claxton Photograph Collection

          Photograph depicts a Royal Irish Constabulary pouch badge with metal work depicting a harp and crown in the centre surrounded by a cross and writing that states "Royal Irish Constabulary". Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Pouch badge of officers shoulder belt from about 1884 to time of disbandment ie. 1922” Stamp on verso reads: “CHAS. B. HILL-TOUT 1650 Hampshire Road, oak Bay Victoria, B. C.” Item believed to be a part of J.J. Claxton's collection of police memorabilia.

          2007.17.3.41 · Item · [196-?]
          Part of James Joseph Claxton Photograph Collection

          Photograph depicts a Royal Irish Constabulary helmet badge depicting metal work of a harp surrounded by a clover wreath, a crown, and writing stating "Royal Irish Constabulary". Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Rank and File Helmet badge worn after 1887 officer same pattern but of white metal R & F bronze”. Stamp on verso reads: “CHAS. B. HILL-TOUT 1650 Hampshire Road, oak Bay Victoria, B. C.” . Item believed to be a part of J.J. Claxton's collection of police memorabilia.

          2007.17.3.40 · Item · [196-?]
          Part of James Joseph Claxton Photograph Collection

          Photograph depicts a Royal Irish Constabulary brooch featuring metal work of a harp surrounded by text stating "Constabulary of Ireland" and clovers. Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Shako Date previous to 1869”. Item believed to be a part of J.J. Claxton's collection of police memorabilia.

          Cenial Crew of "32"
          2006.20.12.2 · Item · [ca. 1940]
          Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

          Photograph depicts three men (two in uniform) in front of a military plane with the number "7632" on its side. Handwritten photo album caption below this photo reads: "OUR CENIAL CREW OF "32". It is believed this photograph was taken at the military base in Whitehorse, YT.

          Royal Canadian Air Force
          2006.20.12.11 · Item · [ca. 1940]
          Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

          Photograph depicts man in uniform reclining on the ground against what appears to be the tarp of a tent, with eyes closed and bottled beverage in hand. A second man is semi-visible in background behind tent. Handwritten photo album caption above and below this photo reads: "Our Cpt, Dreaming of his Third Stripe."

          Royal Canadian Air Force
          2006.20.12.18 · Item · [ca. 1940]
          Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

          Handwritten photo album caption below this photo reads: “The Next Morning.” Photograph depicts man believed to be Captain Read, arms linked with a second unidentified man in uniform. The two men are standing on wood slat sidewalk in front of building with many windows speculated to be barracks [see item 2006.20.12.16] at Fort St. John. This photograph was beside item 2006.20.12.19 which depicts unidentified man in this photo and a second man, ready to go out for the evening.

          Royal Canadian Air Force
          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".

          Canadian Forces Overseas
          2000.23.1.017 · File · 1985-1995
          Part of Audrey Smedley L'Heureux fonds

          File consists of reproductions of reports, a booklet, and articles pertaining to Canada's military involvement overseas. Highlights include:

          • Reproduction of a report by Cyril M. Shelford, "Open Report on Visit to Holland for the 40th Anniversary of Canadian Liberation of Holland", 1985
          • Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers and Royal Canadian Ordnance Corps, "Souvenir of the Campaign in France, Belgium, Holland, Germany 1944-1945", (reproduction of 1945 booklet)
          • Cyril and Barbara Shelford, "A War Vet Says Thanks", 1995 (article)