From time to time I have tried to find photos of the so called Quebec Shield brooch which was presented to QEII in 1951.
This is the Quebec Shield
Many newspapers speculated that HM would take it to Canada during her 1957 visit, so I have tried to find it. Alas, despite reports that HM took and wore the brooch I cannot find anything which might resemble the Quebec Shield.
Then I found press reports of the Queen wearing the Maple leaf brooch which, depending on the reports in various newspapers, was given to her either in 1951 or 1939 during the visit of George VI and QEQM.
For example
And
That set me on a hunt for better images, as I felt that HM was wearing one of Queen Victoria's bow brooches.
What I found.
A video of HM's arrival
And this photo.
What do others think? A Maple leaf? Or one of Queen Victoria's bow brooches?