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A metal pin in the shape of a maple leaf attached to an ochre ribbon. The ribbon reads "Toronto ...
Pin - Toronto Library Board welcomes her soldiers home from South Africa
A metal pin in the shape of a maple leaf attached to an ochre ribbon. The ribbon reads "Toronto welcomes her soldiers home from South AFrica 1900 Toronto Public Library Board".

Pin - Toronto Library Board welcomes her soldiers home from South Africa

Date1900
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Format
Notes
Pin is in a box from J.E. Ellis Co. Ltd. Jewelers and Medalists, Toronto, Canada. The Maple Leaf badge was worn by TPL board members welcoming home Toronto soldiers from the Boer War in 1900. 
Subject
Medium
DimensionsOther: 20 cm x 5 cm, (7 7/8 in. x 1 15/16 in.,)
Extent
  • 1 small brass stencil
Language
ProvenanceGift of Arthur J. Kelly.
CollectionToronto Public Library Archives
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Call Number / Accession NumberTPL-A-0469