Canada, Commonwealth. Three Commemorative Medals

1. A cased Canadian Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal (Médaille du jubilé d’or de la Reine Elizabeth II). A round medal constructed of gold-plated bronze, suspended from a centrally mounted fixed loop and swivel ring for suspension from its period original ribbon featuring a horizontal pinback assembly, the obverse with a rightward facing effigy of Queen Elizabeth II wearing the King George IV State Diadem, circumscribed with “Queen of Canada - Reine du Canada” in capital letters, the reverse with a large crowned stylized maple leaf featuring the Royal Cypher in the centre, circumscribed “Canada - 1952-2002”, unmarked, measuring 32.3 mm in diameter, weighing 22.22 grams, accompanied by its presentation box, constructed of dark blue cardstock, the exterior of the lid embossed with a crowned Royal cypher along with a string of maple leaves and the number “50” in gilt, the interior with a recessed raised felt bed for placement of the award, measuring 54 mm (w) x 117 mm (l), in mint condition. 

2. A cased Canadian Centennial Medal (Médaille du centenaire du Canada). Instituted June 27th, 1966. A round medal constructed of silver, suspended from a single-toe claw attached to the center of the award with a slotted bar, suspended from its period original multi-coloured ribbon, the obverse depicting a large central maple leaf inscribed with the crowned Royal Cypher of Queen Elizabeth II and circumscribed “Confederation Canada Confédéeration” in capital letters, the reverse depicting the crowned Royal Arms of Canada above the dates “1867 - 1967”, measuring 36.4 mm in diameter, weighing 36.52 grams. Accompanied by its hard shelled case of issue, constructed of a thin metal core with a textured brown faux leather exterior, the exterior of the lid embossed with the Royal Arms of Canada, the interior of the lid lined with a blended fabric along with a recessed black felt medal bed for placement of the award, measuring 60 mm (w) x 110 mm (l), pleasant patina on the medal from age and wear, in overall near mint condition.

3. A cased Canadian Volunteer Service Medal (Médaille canadienne du volontaire). Instituted October 22nd, 1943. A round medal constructed of silver, suspended from a single-toe claw attached to the center of the award with a slotted bar, suspended from its period original multi-coloured ribbon featuring a maple leaf clasp for overseas service, the obverse depicting seven marching figures, inscribed with “1939 Canada 1945 Voluntary Service Volontaire”, the reverse depicting the stylized Coat of Arms of Canada, measuring 36.4 mm in diameter, weighing 38.72 grams, accompanied by its medal ribbon bar, constructed of a zinc core covered with the ribbon of the award, featuring a miniature maple leaf on the ribbon for overseas service, measuring 32.3 mm (w) x 12.3 mm (l), accompanied by its presentation box, constructed of black cardstock, the interior with a black foam insert for placement of the award, measuring 53 mm (w) x 150 mm (l), in overall near mint condition.