125th Anniversary of the Confederation of Canada Medal

The 125th Anniversary of the Confederation of Canada Medal is a commemorative medals struck by the Royal Canadian Mint celebrating the 125th aniversary of the Confederation of Canada. The Medal honours Canadians who have made a significant contribution to their fellow citizens, to their community, or to Canada.

Related Topics:
Royal Canadian Mint - Confederation of Canada - Canadians - Canada

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The Front of the medal contains the image of The Royal Cypher (EIIR) surmounted by a crown superimposed on a large single maple leaf, circumscribed with the legend CONFEDERATION CONFÉDÉRATION and the dates 1867 - 1992 at the bottom.

Related Topics:
Royal Cypher - Crown - Maple leaf - 1867 - 1992

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The Reverse Side contains The shield of arms of Canada encircled by the motto ribbon of the Order of Canada (DESIDERANTE MELIOREM PATRIAM which mean "They Desire a Better Country") ensigned by the central portion of the crest of Canada (a crowned lion holding a maple leaf in the right front paw) and circumscribed with the motto A MARI USQUE AD MARE at the bottom.

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The medal was only issued in 1992 and could not be awarded to a person who died prior to January 1st 1992. The Medal has no Bar or post-nominal. Nominations were made through the various branches of Government, as well as organization throught the country.

Related Topics:
1992 - January 1 - Bar - Post-nominal - Government

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This Medal was awared to apporximately 42,000 Canadians.

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