War, Peace and Remembrance
Edu-Kit Catalogue
Artifact
What is it?
How was it used?
The official flag of Great Britain. Was
Union Jack Flag
used in Canada until the introduction
of the current flag.
The unofficial former flag of Canada.
This flag was used for many years in
different designs. The most famous
Canadian Red Ensign
image of the red ensign was when it
was carried at the Battle of Vimy Ridge
in 1917. That exact flag exists today
and is housed at the Imperial War
Museum in Britain.
During the First and Second World
Wars, many resources were rationed
Gasoline Tickets
and tickets such as these would permit
people to a certain quantity of certain
supplies such as gasoline.
Awarded to individuals “for most
conspicuous bravery or some daring
Victoria Cross
(replica)
or pre-eminent act of valour or
self-sacrifice or extreme
devotion to duty in the presence of
the enemy.”
Artifact
What is it?
How was it used?
Poppies are a symbol of remembrance
Poppy
of those soldiers who have died as a
result of war. The use of the poppy in
this way was seen after the
First World War.
Canadian National Railroad
Examples of buttons that could be
Buttons
found on a uniform jacket.
A device that was slid under the
Button Stick
buttons while polishing them to
protect your uniform fabric.
A symbol of royal authority. Shows a
connection to the Commonwealth and
St. Edwards Crown
(badge)
Identification Tag
“Dog Tag”
Britain. This symbol can be found on
such things as coats of arms and
badges for officers.
Worn by military personnel, these
“dog tags” were stamped with
important information in case a
soldier needed to be identified if killed
or injured.
Artifact
What is it?
How was it used?
A reproduction coin that would have
Silver Three pence
been found in Britain during World
War II. One would be able to
purchase about 1 lbs. of oatmeal with
this amount of money during the war.
Spurs
Spurs, used to urge a horse faster, are
attached to the boot by leather straps
and would be worn by those who
were part of the Canadian Calvary.
Helmet
Worn by those fighting during World
(4th Canadian Division, 25th
War I in the trenches.
Battalion)
Helmet
(One stamped 1941, one with
An example of a helmet that would
no stamp)
have been worn by soldiers fighting in
the Second World War.
Bullets
General Service Button
A type of ammunition that would have
been used by the Canadian military.
In place of a unit button, these
General Service buttons could be worn
by any military unit in Canada.
Artifact
What is it?
How was it used?
A typical cap that would have been
Green Military Cap
Green Military Tunic
(wool)
Green uniform pants
(wool)
worn by soldiers in the Canadian
military.
A uniform jacket that would have
been worn by those in the military and
fighting overseas. Dated 1951.
Battledress pants that would have
been worn by Canadian soldiers. This
particular pair is dated 1955.
A military jacket that would have been
Green Military Jacket
worn by women. This particular jacket
is Khaki worsted serge and is dated
1955.
An example of a dress uniform piece
Green uniform skirt
that would have been worn by women
in the military.