eMedals history

Barry’s education consists of a degree from McMaster University in Political Science. His interest in militaria developed from a love of coin collecting as a child. He began a personal collection of militaria in the late 1970’s which soon turned from a hobby into a passion. Through his time as a collector he saw a need for a global dealer; he filled this gap with the creation of eMedals Inc. in 1981.

Since then, his passion has only grown, and he has become an expert in European Orders and Decorations. He has a large personal collection as well, consisting primarily of First and Second War aviation groups. Barry has been attending shows and exhibitions throughout Europe and North America for nearly 30 years and is a member of OMSA, OMRS, CSMMI and MCCC.

Kelsey completed her bachelor’s degree in History and Museum Studies at the University of Guelph, prior to acquiring her master’s degree in Public History from Western University in 2017. Afterwards, she spent a year in Tasmania, Australia researching convict history at Port Arthur Historic Site. In 2018, she joined eMedals as a commonwealth and world researcher and has since shifted to a strategic role in overall business development.