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Medal - HMCS Calgary Chief & Petty Officer's Mess
| Location | Canada |
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| Technique | Milled |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features a detailed relief depiction of HMCS Calgary (hull number 335) underway at sea, with a helicopter shown in flight to the right of the vessel. Above the ship, the pennant number '335' is rendered in large bold numerals. The legend 'HMCS CALGARY' arcs along the upper field and the motto '"ONWARD"' appears along the lower field. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse displays a bold relief of a rodeo rider on a bucking horse set against a stylised mountain range backdrop, evoking Calgary's western heritage. Two small maple leaves flank the central design at either side. The legend 'THE CORRAL' arcs along the upper field, and 'CHIEF & PETTY OFFICER'S MESS' runs along the lower field, all enclosed by a rope-twist border. |
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| Reverse lettering | THE CORRAL CHIEF & PETTY OFFICER'S MESS |
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