The medallion was presented by The National Battlefields Commission in commemoration of the Tercentenary of the founding of Quebec by Champlain and was given to Brandon College by G.R. Coldwell, Manitoba's Minister of Education.
The medallion is approximately 7.5 cm (3 inches) in diameter and cast in bronze. One side depicts Champlain standing on the site of Stadacone (present day Montreal). The reverse depicts in high relief, Liberty (France) and Britannia (England) seated under a tree. It is signed by the sculptor Henri Dubois. Dated 1608-1908, being the tri-centennerie of the founding of Quebec, Canada.
The medallion is in its original box; made of red leather with maroon velvet lining. The presentation card is affixed to the underside of the top of the box.
Notes
Part of BU 16.3 Artifacts - other. Part of the Scope & Content note was taken from http://www.adrax.com/watsons/medal.htm (October 2006).
Storage Location
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Series16: Brandon University/College artifacts
16.3 Artifacts - other
Reading room display case