Museum Collections
Luce Center
City of Lachine Municipal Centenary Medal
Object Number:
1948.120
Date:
1948
Medium:
Brass; cardboard, paper, textile
Dimensions:
case: 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 7/8 in. ( 6.4 x 6.4 x 2.2 cm )
diameter: 1 15/16 in. ( 4.9 cm )
Description:
Brass struck medal with obverse bearing seal of the city of Lachine with maple leaf at center; surrounding legend: "UNION PROGRES/CITE DE LACHINE." Reverse bears inscription: "1848/CENTENAIRE/MUNICIPAL/CENTENARY/1948." Medal is inset into square cream-colored cardboard fitted case with white textile interior.
Credit Line:
Gift of Monsieur Anatole Carignan, Mayor, City of Lachine, Canada
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.