Includes:
1. King George V and Queen Mary Competition Medal 1912: in 9K Gold, obverse illustrating the conjoined busts of King George V and Queen Mary, surrounded by the inscription "KING GEORGE V AND QUEEN MARY", engraver marked "W.J.D. B'HAM", reverse maker marked "W.J.D"(William James Dingley), marked "9" (Karat), marked ".375" (9K), marked with an anchor (made in Birmingham), date marked "m" (1911) and engraved "IMPERIAL CADET CORPS OF CANADA / SGt. REX MERRICK. (TORONTO) MAY 1912", the inscription within an open-ended wreath of laurel leaves, measuring 44.5 mm in diameter, in its hardshelled case of issue, violet felt recessed medal bed, case measuring 72 mm (w) x 72 mm (h) x 22.8 mm (d), extremely fine.
2. National Rifle Association Special Distinction, King's Trophy Competition Medal 1930: in silver, obverse illustrating a kneeling right-facing archer, surrounded by the inscription "FOR SPECIAL DISTINCTION / NRA", reverse illustrating an Art Deco style plaque inscribed "PRESENTED BY THE KING TO ENCOURAGE YOUTH IN THE HOPE THAT FRIENDLY COMPETITION AND EFFICIENT TRAINING MAY HELP IT TO FORGE NEW LINKS OF EMPIRE", with the Royal coat-of-arms at the top of the plaque, engraved "D. GEORGE 1930" on the edge, bruised, measuring 50.8 mm in diameter, in its hardsheelled base of issue, black felt recessed medal bed, case measuring 83 mm (w) x 83 mm (h) x 21 mm (d), extremely fine.
3. Canadian National Exhibition Silver Medal 1913: in frosted silver, obverse illustrating the right-facing bust of Prime Minister Robert Borden, inscribed "CNE" (Canadian National Exhibition) and "1913" at the upper corners and "Rt. HON. R.J. BORDEN." below, reverse illustrating a man led by two horses pulling a plough in the foreground, the scene backed by factories and hydro towers, the inscriptions "MANUFACTURES" above and "AGRICULTURE" below the scene, a panel below entitled "CANADIAN NATIONAL EXHIBITION" and engraved "King's Challenge Cup / 2nd Prize / Won by Harbord Collegiate, with "ARTS" inscribed in the framework below, measuring 43.8 mm (w) x 55.8 mm (h), in its hardshelled case of issue, inscribed "Canadian National Exhibition SILVER MEDAL" on the lid, maker marked "P.W. Ellis & Co. Limited Medalists Toronto, Canada" on the inside lid, violet felt recessed medal bed, case measuring 83 mm (w) x 97.5 mm (h) x 24 mm (d), extremely fine.
4. Ontario Rifle Association Medal: in frosted silver, obverse illustrating a kneeling rifleman, surrounded by an open-ended wreath of maple leaves and maker marked "P.W. ELLIS & CO.", reverse inscribed "IN PACE / PARATUS / 1812-37-66" in a flowing ribbon banner in the centre, surrounded by the inscription "PRESENTED BY THE ONTARIO RIFLE ASSOCIATION", measuring 39 mm in diameter, in its hardshelled case of issue, maker marked "J.D. Bailey & Co. Yonge St. Arcade TORONTO" on the inside lid, violet felt recessed medal bed, case measuring 70.5 mm (w) x 70.5 mm (h) x 22 mm (d). 5. The Rifle & Revolver Club Medal: in bronze, obverse illustrating the right-facing bust of a man, with crossed rifles and crossed revolvers below, surrounded by the inscription "THE RIFLE & REVOLVER CLUB", reverse engraved "IMPERIAL CADET CORPS / English Section / May 1912 / Bronze Medallist / Cadet Sergt. Rex C. Merrick of Toronto, Canada / 3rd, 253 Gr. Agy", the inscription within an open-ended wreath of laurel leaves, measuring 55.5 mm in diameter, in its hardshelled case issue, maker marked "GARRARD & Co. Ltd." on the inside lid, light green felt recessed medal bed, case measuring 87 mm (w) 87.7 mm (h) x 22.5 mm (h), extremely fine.
Also included are three Fob Medals:
6. Strathcona Trust Fob Medal 1913: in sterling silver, obverse shaped like a pot, inscribed "STRATHCONA TRUST", with the engraved conjoined initials "HCI" within an open-ended wreath of maple leaves, with icons above and below, reverse maker marked "WANLESS", hallmarked, marked "STERLING" and engraved "1913 /R.C. MERRICK / DRILL SHOOTING", measuring 30 mm (w) x 35.5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring.
7. C.R. League Fob Medal: in bronze, obverse illustrating an arm holding two lightning bolts, surrounded by the inscription "C.R. LEAGUE", on a seven-pointed star base, with a King's crown in the eighth position at the top, reverse maker marked "BIRKS", measuring 25.5 mm (w) x 27.5 mm (h), large suspension ring.
8. Cadets Fob Medal: in red bronze with blue enamels, obverse illustrating the British lion standing upon the King's crown, with crossed rifles and a ribbon banner inscribed "CADETS" below, reverse maker marked "CARRINGTON & Co. LONDON", measuring 25.7 mm (w) x 34.8 mm inclusive of its integral ring, intact enamels. The three Fob Medals in a cardboard box, maker marked "WANLESS & CO. TORONTO" on the lid, measuring 58 mm (w) x 38.8. mm (h) x 15.5 mm (d).
9. Winner's Collection Photograph: black and white, matte finish, illustrating two of the aforementioned awards on the top of an ornate table and flanking an award cup, a pair of binoculars on a lower shelf, their case on their floor, the table with with three rifles leading up against it, measuring 97 mm (w) x 140 mm (h), within a 152 mm (w) x 230 mm (h) gray matte, studio marked "DIXON 301 Yonge St. Toronto", inscribed in black ink "Prizes won by / Cadet Sgt Rex C. Merrick / at Boys Bisley" / London England / May 1912".
Near extremely fine.