Canadian RCAF Portage Manitoba Fancy Drill Band Contestant Medal 1958 Dated

The Canadian RCAF Portage Manitoba Fancy Drill Band Contestant Medal 1958 is a vintage military commemorative medal awarded to participants in a drill band competition at the Royal Canadian Air Force base in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba. The medal is dated 1958, marking its issuance for that calendar year’s event. Typically composed of a base metal alloy, the medal features inscriptions and imagery related to the RCAF and the drill band contest, with “Contestant” indicating it was presented to participants rather than winners. Such medals were commonly awarded at military band competitions and ceremonial events organized to promote esprit de corps and musical excellence among RCAF units. This item holds historical significance as a representation of postwar RCAF traditions and the role of music in Canadian military culture. It is of interest to collectors of Canadian military history, RCAF memorabilia, and artifacts related to military music competitions. The reverse typically carries organizational or event-specific details.