The History of Everything and Nothing
Charles Veale, CD, FSAScot
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British and Canadian Coronation and Commerative Medals
There is a unique category of medals within our honours systems that does not gather a lot of attention, that is, when one of these medals is not being presented. I am, of course, referring to Coronation and Commemorative medals. These medals have gradually evolved over time to the point that they are now…
My Time in Zambia
Lions, elephants, and snakes, o my. These were only some of the fascinating things I encountered hallway across the world. To say that our travels to Livingston were not direct would be an understatement. The adventure began even before with left. As I was preparing to depart at 3am on Wednesday morning, I was informed…
The New Sovereign’s Flag
The introduction of the new Sovereign’s Flag for Canada brings Canada in line with normal heraldic practices. The Queen’s Standard was The Royal Arms of Canada[1], surmounted by Her Majesty’s own device (a hurt charged with the capital letter “E” ensigned by the Royal Crown, the whole encircled by a chaplet of roses…
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