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The Patron's Medal has been struck to recognize those who give generous support to the aims and objectives of the Canadian Lifeboat Institution. 
For centuries the anchor has been the symbol of hope to mariners and their families. It symbolizes the hope for a successful voyage and a safe homecoming.
For this reason the CLI has chosen a fouled anchor as the central device on the obverse of the medal. This device is surrounded by two rows of layed rope supporting the words "CANADIAN LIFEBOAT INSTITUTION" and the Canadian maple leaves.
The reverse side has a device featuring the CLI House Flag displaying a cross with outline over which is layed a fouled anchor topped by a Tudor Naval Crown. The central device is surrounded by two rows of rope supporting the motto: "THE SEA SHALL NOT HAVE THEM".
The handsome medal - available in Gold, Silver and Bronze - is supported by a distinctive red and blue patrons ribbon. Minatures may be ordered for dress wear.
Note:This same medal will be awarded to crews of lifeboats who conduct heroic acts in the line of their voluntary duty. This award has a distinctive red and white ribbon.
If you would like information on obtaining a Patron's Medal click here. Our thanks to the following patrons of the Canadian Lifeboat Institution: Mr and Mrs Nicholas Banks, Victoria , B.C. Canada Dr Ian Begg, West Vancouver, B.C. Canada Mr and Mrs Rusty Ashworth Mr and Mrs Jerry Savanah Biggar John Long, Vancouver BC, Canada Archdeacon and Mrs R Harrison, Vancouver BC, Canada Mr and Mrs R Yetman, Victoria BC, Canada Lee Bradbury, Wolverton, England Jean Laurie, Wolverton, England Craig Barclay York, England Gerald Churley Vancouver, British Columbia R.F. Cooks Herefordshire, England Dutton Copp Edmonton, Alberta Lyall Creighton West Vancouver, Brtitish Columbia John Cummings Ladner, British Columbia Al Cullens Vancouver, British Columbia Michael Downey Double Bay, Australia Lt. D.W. Fairbairn Blyth, England Elizabeth Gessinger Birmenstore, Switzerland Nigel Griffiths London, England Thomas Griffiths Delta, British Columbia The Honourable Garde B. Gardom Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia Victoria, British Columbia James Hartford Dunedin Beach, Florida Eleanor Harper Richmond, British Columbia Peter Legge Coquitlam, British Columbia Anna Matheson Vancouver, British Columbia C.H. Naphtale Vancouver, British Columbia Klaus Priebe Vancouver, British Columbia Patrick Reid Vancouver, British Columbia Rivtow Marine Vancouver, British Columbia Damien Ross Sargant New South Wales, Australia Ross Edward Sargant New South Wales, Australia Peter Speck North Vancouver, British Columbia Paul Street Boronia, Australia Ron Uilinder Abbotsford, British Columbia HMCS Vancouver Vancouver, British Columbia John and Diane Vanberbeek, Mercer island, WA, USA |