Material: Gilt brass with red, white, and blue enamel
Size: 15mm w × 20mm h
Description: This Canadian memento is a miniature lapel pin crafted from gold-toned metal and finished with precise cloisonné enamel accents. The central circular shield holds a bright red maple leaf against a clean white field, bordered by a gilded ring that displays a Latin motto in raised relief lettering. Surmounting the circular element is a detailed royal crest showing internal crimson fabric detailing within its golden frame. A deep blue banner wraps around the lower edge to carry the organization's primary title, while the very bottom point is finished with a stylized red poppy flower flanked by decorative flourishes. The reverse side features a single pointed mounting post left bare of manufacturer marks, designed to be held secure by a standard squeeze-clutch backing.
Circa: Mid to late 20th Century
Notes:
The motto wrapping around the center reads "MEMORIAM EORUM RETINEBIMUS," which translates from Latin to mean "We Will Remember Them." This phrase echoes the famous Act of Remembrance recited at commemorative ceremonies across the Commonwealth.
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Royal Canadian Legion Enamel Lapel Pin
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