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North West Canada 1885 Rebellion Medals

Currency:CAD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:1,000.00 CAD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 2,000.00 CAD
North West Canada 1885 Rebellion Medals
SOLD
1,700.00CAD+ buyer's premium (340.00)
This item SOLD at 2023 Nov 18 @ 19:36UTC-4 : AST/EDT

Buyer’s Premiums of 20% will be added on all items as per the Terms & Conditions of the sale. Invoices will be emailed out following The Coin Cabinet Collector Show.

Breton-67. 36mm. 35.6g. G’NR. W.H. MILLER M.G.A. engraved on edge. Signed L.C. WYON. Correct hanger. From Veterans Affairs Canada: “The medal was originally approved for presentation to soldiers taking part in the suppression of the Rebellion of 1885, but only to those who served west of Port Arthur. Award of the medal was also approved for some of the volunteers who participated in key actions, including the crew of the steamer ‘Northcote’ which was recognized for its services at the Battle of Batoche, and members of the Prince Albert Volunteers who fought at Duck Lake. A grant of 320 acres of land or scrip of $80 were also awarded to these recipients. The NWMP were initially excluded from receiving the medal. Those serving in the NWMP during the Rebellion (prior to July 3, 1885) were made eligible in 1887, but were not awarded accompanying land or scrip.” Second piece is unnamed. A total of 5,650 medals were issued. This one is lightly toned with expected evidence of light wear.