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Silver Guard of Honour Sword

Object is a Silver Guard of Honour sword. The sword's hilt features the mouth of lion, out of which the guard emerges, connecting at the bottom of the grip. The grip is decorated with dark grey metal and gold, swirling stripes. The guard is carved with the Coat of Arms of Haile Selassie. The sheath is simple and unpatterned, featuring two metal rings on the upper portion. The sword's blade is decorated with images of the Coat of Arms, a set of crossing swords, a crowned lion with a flag, and other images and symbols. The upper portion of the blade bears an Amharic inscription, translated to read [The Conquering Lion of the Tribe of Judah has prevailed].

Sword with Scabbard

Object is a sword and scabbard. The Sword's hilt is black, while the guard is a simple silver. The scabbard is black, other than silver detailing on the end and the top. The blade itself bears some swiling patterns, and a large imprint reading "MADE IN INDIA."

Chinese Urn with Cranes and Grass

Object is a Chinese urn featuring six cranes flying above grasslands. The cranes are in a brown bronze shade and the grasslands are green and brown bronze. The background is bronze with a glaze. The scene was painted onto the urn.On the bottom of the urn is a white sticker with black lettering that reads "Made in China by handmade". There are four circular green felt pads on the bottom of the urn.

Greeting card.

Item is a postcard of the exterior view of the Normal school and Institute of Technology and Arts in Calgary, Alberta.

Greeting card.

Item is a print photograph of Thompson's students standing outside at the Herkis School.

Robert Thompson in front of jeep.

Item is a print photograph of Robert Thompson and an unidentifed individual standing next to a jeep and posing for the camera. Robert Thompson is featured on the right.

Robert Thompson standing in front of an airplane.

Item is a print photograph of Robert Thompson standing in front of an airplane wearing an aviation helmet, shirt with a tie with his hands in his pocket. In the background stands another airplane with the Royal Air Force logo on its wings and tail.

Robert Thompson on his tractor.

Item is a print photograph of Robert Thompson on his tractor at his home in Red Deer, Alberta. Because of the aged quality of his face, one can assume that this photo was taken in the 1940's.

15th Alberta Lighthorse, 2nd. Camp Detail, Sarcee, Sept. 1940.

Item is a panorama of the 15th Alberta Light Horse, 2nd Camp Detail in Sarcee, Alberta. The regiment is in military uniforms and hats posing for a photograph. There are four standing rows, one seated on chairs, and eight soldiers are seated cross legged on the ground. Robert Thompson stands in the third row from the bottom and fifteen from the left. The title of the panorama is written in white and centred beneath the regiment. The photographer's name is also written in white and placed to the far right underneath the seated soldiers.

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