Hamilton Memorial Canon

THIS RUSSIAN GUN TAKEN AT SEBASTOPOL
IN 1855, WAS PRESENTED BY HER MAJESTY
QUEEN VICTORIA TO THE CITY OF HAMILTON
IN 1860 TO COMMEMORATE THE TRIUMPH
OF BRITISH ARMS IN THE CRIMEA. IT
WAS PLACED HERE BY THE HAMILTON
AND DISTRICT OFFICERS' INSTITUTE ON
MAY 24, 1967 TO CELEBRATE THE
CENTENNIAL OF CONFEDERATION.

A MARI USQUE AD MARE