Medal: Coronation Medal, King George VI

Maker
Royal Mint, UK (estab. 0886 AD)
 Production date
1937
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Description
Coronation Medal awarded to Captain Arthur Davey. A circular, silver medal, 32 mm in diameter with a grosgrain ribbon and clasp pin on reverse of ribbon. Featured on the obverse are King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, crowned and robed, facing left.
The garter-blue ribbon is 32 mm wide, with white and red bands. This medal was issued to celebrate the Coronation of King George VI in 1937 and was awarded in large numbers to citizens of the British Commonwealth.
Accession number
2017.28.12
Museum System ID
37668
Collection type
Objects
Collection
Davey
Classification
Commemorative Medal
Maker and role
Royal Mint, UK (estab. 0886 AD): Manufacturer
Media/Materials
Silver: 1 - medal
Grosgrain ribbon: 2 - ribbon
Measurement details
3D objects (HxWxD): H 45 x W 32 x D 3mm: 1 - medal
2D objects (HxW): H 35 W 35mm: 2 - ribbon
Production place and notes
Great Britain, Europe
On display?
Not on display

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