Medal – Commemorating Edward VIII Coronation 1937

Production date
1937
 Description
Obverse: head of Edward VIII facing right above laurel leaves; lettering within raised line rim within milled rim; a crown from upper edge inlaid with red enamel and red enamelled fleur de lis on 3 other sides join central medal with outer band inlaid with blue enamel; plain rims
Reverse: blank
Shape: circular with circular band; loop suspension with single link attached; plain edge; struck in bronze with enamel
History: Made for Coronation of King Edward VIII prior to his abdication
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Object detail

Production date
1937
Media/Materials
Metal & Enamel
Measurements
38mmH x 29mmW
29mm dia
Production place
Unknown
Collection
Social History
Department collection type
Social History
Credit line
Collection of Waikato Museum Te Whare Taonga o Waikato
Accession number
1983/16/46

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