2014.021.002
Object Name
Pin, Membership
Artist/Maker
Birks
Date Made
1945
Materials
Paper
Catalogue Number
2014.021.002
Dimensions

length: 2 cm x width: 1.5 cm

Description

A 1945 Canadian Locomotive Company Athletic Club, Kingston pin. The pin is metal with the red, white, and gold logo of the CLCAC, the engine of a train behind a red banner with the letters "CLCAC" on it. On the back of the pin is "Birks Sterling".

History

The Canadian Locomotive Company Athletic Club was first organized on November 29th, 1928, for the principal purpose of developing an esprit de corps among the employees of the Canadian Locomotive Company Limited and to promote healthy sport for the workmen.