A large sterling silver presentation cup by William Maurice Carmichael, Victoria BC c. 1939, Tapered cylindrical shape with bands of reeded decoration and two applied scroll handles. Engraved with the British Columbia Provincial Police emblem and monogrammed on the opposite side with 'J.H.McM.". The underside inscribed with a presentation: "Presented as a token of respect to Lt.Col. J.H. McMullin by all ranks of B.C. Police and Prison services on the occasion of his retirement as Commissioner of B.C. Provincial Police and Inspector of Gaols for the province of British Columbia. April 1939". 8.5"(21.6cm) across, 7.25"(18.4cm), 28.5 troy oz (885g).

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