Crest
| Nom de l'objet : | Crest |
| Catégorie de l'objet : | Organizational Objects |
| Matériaux : | Fabric |
| Numéro d'accession : | 2023.08.01 |
| Culture : | Canadian |
| Date de début de production : | 1939-01-01 |
| Date de fin de production : | 1945-12-31 |
| Description : | Embroidered emblem for Governor General Foot Guards; On dark navy wool; Emblem has central cross in blue and motto on red oval with gold bullion thread |
| Commentaires : | This belonged to Edmond J. Canavan and donated by his second cousin, Richard Oland. Canavan served with Governor General's Foot Guards. At the time of WWII the Governor General Foot Guards (GGFG) were an armoured unit. As a member of GGFG Armored Corps Ted commanded his along with two other tanks during the war. According to the donor, it is believed that Ted and his armoured unit landed in Normandy at D-Day plus 12 days. Donor believes he was awarded the Military Cross and ended up being taken prisoner of war. |
| Fonctions : | A raw cut fabric emblem like this might be used for a blazer crest |
| Longueur : | 13 cm |
| Largeur : | 11 cm |
| Établissement : |
The Army Museum
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| Ville de l'établissement : | Halifax |
| Province de l'établissement : | Nova Scotia |
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