Presentation Coin – CO and RSM

Presentation Coin used by Commanding Officer Lcol R Alkema and RSM Kwok. Coin is marked “001” on front on a flat rectangle under the Maple Leaf insignia. Coin is the first in the series.
Front: “Service to Canada since 1891” and “For Excellence” in raised letters around perimeter. Maple leaf with Crown and CANADA below crown superimposed:
Obverse: “Presented by the Commanding Officer and Regimental Sergeant Major” in raised letters around perimeter. In centre is 48th Highlanders Buckle badge with blue enamel in outer band and red enamel in central background. Coin in soft, clear plastic envelope 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″ with folding flap at top.

Associated place
NA
Associated event
NA
Associated name(s)
Commanding Officer Lcol R Alkema; RSM, WOI Kwok
Era
1946 – 1999 Late 20th C.
Location of artifact
Research room – temporary storage
Classification
Memorabilia

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