Northwest Canada Miniature Medal With Saskatchewan Bar

The Northwest Canada Miniature Medal with Saskatchewan Bar is a scaled version of the campaign medal issued to commemorate service in the North-West Rebellion of 1885. The original full-size medal was awarded to members of Canadian military units who participated in the suppression of the North-West Rebellion. Struck in silver, the obverse features the diademed profile of Queen Victoria with the inscription “VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX,” while the reverse displays the inscription “NORTH WEST 1885 CANADA” within a laurel wreath. The attached Saskatchewan Bar denotes service in the Saskatchewan District, a specific area of conflict during the campaign. This miniature version was typically worn on mess dress uniforms or for less formal occasions, maintaining the design and ribbon colors of the original. The medal remains an important reference for collectors and historians interested in Canadian military history and campaign recognition from the late nineteenth century.