Accession Number

2017.006

Description

A Canadian Army tunic button. Design on the front is the word "Canada" in relief above a crowned crest of a maple leaf surrounded by the motto "honi soit qui mal y pense" (shame on him who thinks ill of it). Back has metal shank. Original surface finish is a rich gold colour.

Narrative

This brass button from a WWI-era Canadian army seven-button dress tunic was found in the drain outside Craigdarroch’s northeast basement door in September 2002. It is almost certainly from a uniform worn by a patient, employee or visitor at Craigdarroch Military Hospital. This is the only known item of costume related to Craigdarroch Military Hospital known to exist, making it an important addition to the museum collection.

History of Use

This button was lost in a drain outside Craigdarroch northeast basement door sometime between 1919 and 1921 and found there in 2002. Since 2002, it has been in the custody of The Castle Society’s maintenance department. Craigdarroch’s curator learned of its existence in May, 2017 and recommended its accession into the museum’s collection.
 

Date

1914 – 1920

Dimensions

Diameter: 20 mm

Material

Metal, brass

Country of Origin

Canada