Medal, King George Vl Coronation; Unknown manufacturer; 1937; WY.2002.8.2

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Wyndham and District Historical Museum

Name/Title

Medal, King George Vl Coronation

About this object

This is a small silver medal made to commemorate the Coronation of King George VI of Great Britain in 1937.

Maker

Unknown manufacturer

Maker Role

Manufacturer

Date Made

1937

Period

1930s

Place Made

Unknown

Medium and Materials

inorganic, processed material, metal, aluminium
inorganic, processed material, metal, grosgrain ribbon

Inscription and Marks

On obverse side is inscribed;
'King George Vl Queen Elizabeth'
On reverse side of the medal is inscribed;
'Crowned at Westminster May 12th 1937'
Written on the grosgrain ribbon is;
'WY 2002.8'

Measurements

h x 74 mm w x 30 mm d x 30 mm

Subject and Association Keywords

Government (National and Local Politics)

Subject and Association Keywords

Events and Parades

Object Type

accessories

Object number

WY.2002.8.2

Rights

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Tags
1930s
Events and Parades
Government (National and Local Politics)

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