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. Logo of the Royal Canadian Mint The Royal Canadian Mint produces all of Canadas circulation coins, and manufactures circulation coins on behalf of other nations. ... Canadian Confederation, or the Confederation of Canada, was the process that ultimately brought together a union among the provinces, colonies and territories of British North America to form a Dominion of the British Empire, which today is a federal nation state simply known as Canada. ...

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. Crown names several entities associated with monarchy: A crown (headgear), the headgear worn by a monarch, other high dignitaries, divinities etcetera. ... Maple leaves in fall The maple leaf is a leaf of the maple tree and is a national symbol of Canada. ... 1867 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday. ...

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. The Order of Canada is Canadas highest civilian honour, with membership awarded to those who exemplify the Orders Latin motto Desiderantes meliorem patriam, which means, Desiring a better country. ...

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 throughout the country. 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday. ... January 1 is the first day of the calendar year in both the Julian and Gregorian calendars. ... 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday. ... Look up bar and Bar in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Post-nominal letters also called Post-nominal initials or Post-nominal titles are letters placed after the name of an individual to indicate that that individual holds a position, educational degree, accreditation, office, or honour. ...

This Medal was awared to apporximately 42,000 Canadians.

External links

Veterans Affairs Canada site