Legion of merit medal awarded Dr. C. H. Best

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Legion of merit medal awarded Dr. C. H. Best

Date6/11/1947

Names

Best, Charles Herbert, 1899-1978 (subject)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Unknown (photographer)

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: Legion of merit medal awarded Dr. C. H. Best for meritorious service in the field of scientific research and development is pinned on the Toronto doctor, head of Banting Institute, by Arthur C. Frost, U.S. consul-general, on behalf of President Truman

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Medium

Language

English

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)

Object NumberTSPA_0032547F

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