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1973.9.8.c - Canadian Women's Army Corps military button

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Object Typebutton, military Place MadeNorth America: Canada Date Made1942

Item Details

Object Typebutton, military Place MadeNorth America: Canada Date Made1942
Accession Number 1973.9.8.c Title Canadian Women's Army Corps military button Category Personal Symbol Object Type button, military Creator United-Carr Date Made 1942 Place Made North America: Canada Culture North American Cultural Region North American Gender and Age women Materials and Techniques metal, brass; cast Measurements overall diameter: 2.3 cm Description brass button embossed with female head in profile facing left wearing classical Greek helmet; embossed letters read 'CWAC' Credit Line Donated by Mrs. McKelroy & Miss Crealock

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"1973.9.8.c - Canadian Women's Army Corps military button, Anne Lambert Clothing and Textiles Collection." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/13-26755. Accessed 23 Jun. 2025.

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1973.9.8 - set of Canadian Women's Army Corps military buttons

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1973.9.8.a - Canadian Women's Army Corps military button

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1973.9.8.b - Canadian Women's Army Corps military button

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1973.9.8.c - Canadian Women's Army Corps military button

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1973.9.8.d - Canadian Women's Army Corps military button

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1973.9.8.e - Canadian Women's Army Corps military button

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1973.9.8.f - Canadian Women's Army Corps military button

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1973.9.8.g - Canadian Women's Army Corps military button

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1973.9.8.h - Canadian Women's Army Corps military button

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1973.9.8.i - Canadian Women's Army Corps military button

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1973.9.8.j - Canadian Women's Army Corps military button

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1973.9.8.k - Canadian Women's Army Corps military button

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Object Hierarchy for 1973.9.8.c - Canadian Women's Army Corps military button