Collection

Achievements

Title

Canadian Dominion Marksman Gold Grade

Name Access

Rea, Peter C.

Rea, Peter Colwell

Original Owner

Peter C. Rea '35

Subject Access

Rifle Shooting

Sports

Category

Personal Artifacts

Sub-Category

Military Artifacts

Geographic Access

Aurora

Start Date

1933

Description

1 pin : metal, gold; 1.5 x 1.5 cm

Public Description

A Canadian marksman pin awarded to a marksman of gold grade. The Dominion of Canada Rifle Association was established in 1868 to support military and civilian marksmanship. The pin was awarded to student Peter C. Rea '35 in 1933. Peter attended St. Andrew's from 1925 to 1935, and was a Prefect, captain of 1st Rugby, and a recipient of multiple other school awards. After graduating he immediately began working at the Bank of Nova Scotia (now Scotiabank) where he was employed for most of his life. He was also a member of the Old Boys Association.

Material

Metal

Culture

Achievements of Old Boys

Width

1.5

Length

1.5

Units Of Measurement

centimeters

Number Of Parts

1

Accession No.

2023-08-0027

Type

Artifact

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