Medal – Commemorating Edward VIII Coronation 1937

Production date
1937
 Description
Obverse: centre field – lion facing left holding Royal Coat of Arms standing on 'pedestal' with inscription; lower field – seascape with sailing vessel on either side; inscription on scrolls on either side; upper field – wreath with shamrocks, oak leaves, thistles; raised line rim
Reverse: crowned bust to right of Edward VIII in circle; line rim
Shape: circular; pierced with loop and safety pin attachment; plain edge; struck in
History: Made for Coronation of King Edward VIII prior to his abdication
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Object detail

Production date
1937
Media/Materials
Metal
Measurements
39mmH x 29mmW
28mm 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
1983/16/47

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