{"product_id":"cyprus-50th-anniversary-commemorative-plate","title":"Cyprus 50th Anniversary Commemorative Plate","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Cyprus 50th Anniversary Commemorative Collector Plate\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0045\/6608\/9831\/files\/Cyprus-2024-Jim-Holsworth_480x480.jpg?v=1650655607\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0045\/6608\/9831\/files\/Cyprus-2024-Jim-Holsworth_480x480.jpg?v=1650655607\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCELEBRATE the 50th ANNIVERSARY OF CYPRUS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis collectible was commissioned by the Cyprus 2024 Committee of the Canadian Airborne Forces Association in commemoration of Canada’s contribution to the UN mission in Cyprus, since 1964, on the 50\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e anniversary of the 1974 war.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p3\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe summer of 1974 was a turning point for the Mediterranean conflict and Canada’s long-standing commitment to United Nations operations. Two NATO allies were at war, and Canadians were wearing blue helmets.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eWith the Greek Cypriot coup d’état and the Turkish invasion, traditional peacekeeping shifted to the new reality of peacemaking.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eIt was a deadly time in Canada’s peacekeeping history, with casualties in Cyprus, including Para Gilbert Perron and Para Claude Berger, and the loss of UN Flight 51 over Syria.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p3\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis commemorative plate symbolizes a forgotten Canadian war and honours the many veterans who served on dangerous UN missions. This is an opportunity to remember the 1974 War, the Cyprus mission, and our national legacy. On this 50th anniversary of the 1974 conflict, this plate is dedicated to the members of the Canadian Armed Forces who served and sacrificed to bring peace in Cyprus and around the world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e~~~\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eBonnie Saunders is honoured to be a part in \"commemorating our heroes who served and sacrificed to bring peace in Cyprus, and around the world, on this 50th Anniversary of a forgotten war\" by offering a very special commemorative plate. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eOver the years, Bonnie has been privileged to present her work to recipients such as HRH, The Earl of Wessex – Prince Edward, the Chief of the Defence Staff, General Hillier and Colonel-In-Chief Adrienne Clarkson and other notable recipients such as HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh and Anne, The Princess Royal have also been recipients of her work.  In 2014, Bonnie was honored to provide very special commemorative plates in celebration of the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry Centennial and her work as being sought after for several other upcoming special events for other regiments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #fc0b0b;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #fc0b0b;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eEach plate arrives with special commemorative wording on the engraved plaques as shown in these two examples here:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"personalized engraved plaques\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0045\/6608\/9831\/files\/Cyrpus-engraved-plaque-example-english_480x480.jpg?v=1647501785\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" data-mce-style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso available in French.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0045\/6608\/9831\/files\/Cyrpus-engraved-plaque-example-french_480x480.jpg?v=1647501798\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" data-mce-style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rte rich-text__text--medium\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eGlass Treasure by Bonnie Saunders will certainly be cherished for generations to come.  As a thoughtful gift, they are an excellent method to commemorate a variety of occasions for one's loyalty and dedication.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• a retirement or transfer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• gifts for dignitaries\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• special awards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• company promotions \u0026amp; recognitions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• a gift for a family member \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• an anniversary or birthday\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• a personal memento\/keepsake\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Change of Command\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Depart With Dignity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• return from duty\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• paying tribute to a veteran\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePROUDLY PRODUCED IN CANADA!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach\u003cspan\u003e Cyprus 50th Anniversary Commemorative Plate \u003c\/span\u003ebegins as a clear glass plate which become transformed into an exceptional, high quality keepsake. With many complex steps from start to finish, the creation process poses a high degree of difficulty. The delicate procedures result in the brilliantly rich crackle which receives and illuminates light and provides a unique element of depth to each piece. These remarkable heirlooms are rendered individually by Bonnie, with all processes administered on the backside of the glass.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach 8\" plate is framed in a black, 11\" open faced solid wood shadow box lined with red ultra suede. Two custom engraved black plaques which sit on the frame add a personalized touch to these mementos, which can be either wall mounted or displayed on a stand.  \u003cspan\u003eIncluded is a Certificate of Authenticity that is signed by Bonnie Saunders and applied to the backside of the frame. \u003c\/span\u003e This certificate contains a brief description of the mission of the proud members who wear the badge or crest that is featured on the front of the plate.  The Commemorative Centennial Toronto Scottish Regiment Plate will recount special historical details that will stay with this memento to be appreciated for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFOR THE PERSONALIZED ENGRAVED PLAQUES THAT SIT ON THE FRAME:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBonnie recommends highlighting the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003erank\/regimental number and name of the recipient on the\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e smaller plaque.  \u003c\/span\u003eThe second, larger engraved plaque provides an opportunity to include 3 additional sentences to better commemorate an occasion or words of choice.  This is very important, as it will pass on historical details for future generations.  Th\u003c\/span\u003eere is a 60 character maximum for each sentence. Bonnie is happy to help you so the wording is perfect for the occasion.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen you purchase a \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCyprus 50th Anniversary Commemorative Plate, not only are you investing in a very unique heirloom, you are also supporting this historical event.  A portion of each sale will be contributed towards the Cyprus 2024 commemoration.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"CAFA Canadian Airborne Forces Association\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0045\/6608\/9831\/files\/CAFA-Logo-small_480x480.jpg?v=1650654458\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0045\/6608\/9831\/files\/CAFA-Logo-small_480x480.jpg?v=1650654458\" data-mce-style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eBe sure to have your camera ready! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe proud recipients will be pleased beyond measure! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTESTIMONIALS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME!  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere are a few you may enjoy!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Canadian Airborne Gunners\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0045\/6608\/9831\/files\/Canadian_airborne_gunners_Ernie_Beno_BGEN_d467b807-5ae7-4ec6-8fc6-111577e8f5a7_480x480.jpg?v=1646857148\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql o9v6fnle ii04i59q\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eMarch 27, 2021\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\"Dear Bonnie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eToday I received plate #1 of the Canadian Airborne Gunner glass plate. What a wonderful piece of art. I believe that many Airborne Gunners would like one because they are such a nice piece of memorabilia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eThanks for creating this lovely plate. Keep up the great work. Thanks again Bonnie\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eErnie\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql o9v6fnle ii04i59q\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eErnest B. Beno, OMM, CD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eBrigadier-General, Retired\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0045\/6608\/9831\/files\/PPCLI_CanadianAirborne_Regiment_100_Royal_Canadian_Corps_of_Signals_George_Fraser_480x480.jpg?v=1646857370\" alt=\"Canadian Airborne Regiment PPCLI\" data-mce-style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eMarch 13, 2019\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\"GLASS TREASURES--Unsurpassed in detail, beauty and draftsmanship these glass plates produced by Bonnie Saunders are treasures that will be placed proudly in a place of honor in your home NOW and passed on to your family for generations to come. Bonnie is a unique and true artisan you can trust to make your plate an individual treasure you will be so very proud of.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eGeorge Fraser\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Canadian Airborne Regiment\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0045\/6608\/9831\/files\/Canadian-Airborne-Regiment-George-Hill_480x480.jpg?v=1646858338\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" data-mce-style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eApril 7, 2016\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\"Bonnie Saunders produced this plate for me, she is a talent! It is AWESOME! Hung it with pride in my bar. Many thx Bonnie. Airborne\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eGeorge Hill\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cem style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0045\/6608\/9831\/files\/Charles_Jansen_large.jpg?v=1555102810\" alt=\"Personalized to honour one's loyal and dedicated service!\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" data-mce-style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eMarch 8, 2019\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\"Bonnie, thanks for the fantastic plates! After 40 years of service in the Canadian Armed Forces I retired on 13 February 2019 and was formally presented with these in honour of my service. Col Nishika Jardine, an old friend and fellow member of RCEME, presented the Corps plate, and LCol Gabriel Dore, Commanding Officer RCSU (Central), presented the CIL plate.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eThe senior staff of RCEME were highly impressed with the corps plate and are interested in looking to make this part of their routine retirement presentations. If you are interested I'll pass on your contact information to them.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eLieutenant-Colonel (Ret'd) Charles Jansen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p1\"\u003e~ ~ ~\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p1\"\u003eSAMPLE OF ENGRAVED PLAQUES TO PERSONALIZE IT:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0045\/6608\/9831\/files\/example_plaque_Best_large.jpg?v=1556139299\" alt=\"Personalized Engraving Gaza Strip\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e**Testimonials and photos are \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ealways\u003c\/em\u003e welcome\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eand Bonnie is grateful AND delighted to share them!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eTo submit yours, please email Bonnie at bonnie@glasstreasures.com. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Glass Treasures By Bonnie Saunders","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39656619802727,"sku":"","price":195.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0045\/6608\/9831\/products\/Cyprus-Maroon-Red-Trim-Best.jpg?v=1650656953","url":"https:\/\/glasstreasures.com\/fr\/products\/cyprus-50th-anniversary-commemorative-plate","provider":"Glass Treasures By Bonnie Saunders","version":"1.0","type":"link"}