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Laurel leaves have been used since the classical period as symbols of victory and often appear on medals and trophies. Occasionally the petite winged and robed goddess Nike is presenting the laurel leaves, but more often than not they appear on the trophy in an ornamental or decorative manner. The earlier the medal or trophy the more detailed or decorative it frequently is and the decoration or style of the award is often a reflection of the event for which it was presented.This 1914 medal was won by Chatham native Wallace Watling while he was playing with the New Brunswick Hockey League champions, the Fredericton Victorias. The medal is detailed with maple and laurel leaves in addition to the scrollwork adorning its face.
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Wallace Watling's 1913-14 Fredericton Victorias NBHL Champions Point Medal1914
Credits:New Brunswick Sports Hall of Fame
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Reverse of Wallace Watling's 1913-14 Fredericton Victorias NBHL Champions Point Medal1914
Credits:New Brunswick Sports Hall of Fame
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This unadorned, vase shaped trophy of Ethel Babbitt's from 1926 is quite a contrast to Wallace Watling's 1914 medal. The trophy is definitely feminine, with a floral punch-out pattern around the rim, a flared and fluted upper portion, and delicate handle. One can almost imagine it filled with dainty flowers.5
Ethel Babbitt's 1926 New Brunswick Tennis Association Ladies Singles Trophy1926
Credits:New Brunswick Sports Hall of Fame
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Detail of Ethel Babbitt's 1926 New Brunswick Tennis Association Ladies Singles Trophy1926
Credits:New Brunswick Sports Hall of Fame
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The 1933 Moncton Hawks were presented with this medal upon winning the Allan Cup, which is awarded to the top Senior AAA level hockey team in Canada. It too features maple and laurel leaves in addition to the prominent figure of a hockey player.8
Ed Kervin's 1933 Moncton Hawks Allan Cup Champions Medal1933
Credits:New Brunswick Sports Hall of Fame
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Reverse of Ed Kervin's 1933 Moncton Hawks Allan Cup Champions Medal1933
Credits:New Brunswick Sports Hall of Fame
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Lorne Whalen's 1948 Maritime Intercollegiate Track and Field Championship medal seems to be returning to the classical roots of the sport. There are Corinthian columns on either side of the medal and a diminutive winged Nike can be seen presenting the victor with a token. Still, it is quite plain in comparison to the 1914 medal Wallace Watling received as part of the Fredericton Victorias, the 1902 New Brunswick Hockey League champions.11
Lorne Whalen's 1948 M.I.U. Track & Field Championships 1st Place Hop, Step , & Jump Medal1948
Credits:New Brunswick Sports Hall of Fame
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Reverse of Lorne Whalen's 1948 M.I.U. Track & Field Championships1st Place Hop, Step , & Jump Medal1948
Credits:New Brunswick Sports Hall of Fame
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Ralph Lister's 1954 Hole in One trophy seems almost comical in style compared to the other awards - a golf ball set into a tee-like stand, it has no pretensions whatsoever. The poor state of its finish indicates that it is of a lower quality metal than other trophies, the gold colour paint having flaked off long ago.14
Ralph Lister's 1954 Hole in One Trophy16 September 1954
Credits:New Brunswick Sports Hall of Fame
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