History
The Cumberland Gun club was formed in 1899. In the 1940s and 50s, shooting in the Comox Valley moved away from being a necessity for many people, it became a sporting activity.
Description
This shield-shaped badge is orange with black writings. The badge bears the words " Cumberland Rod and Gun Club" with a fishing rod and a shotgun.
Item Details
- Materials: textile material
- Classification: Category 8: Communication Objects > Personal Symbols > Status Symbols > insignia > insignia badge > membership badge
- Accession Number: 2014.012.001
- Manufacturer: Cumberland Rod and Gun Club
- Donor: [unknown]
- Donated: 2014
- Size: 13 x 12 cm
