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Current Location: In storage

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Production place: Britain

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Description

Medal fpr the (planned) coronation of Edward VIII, 1937.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2013-11-25) by Buttrey, T. V., Prof.

Dating

Production date: AD 1937

Components of the work

Object composed of gold-painted white metal Diameter 38.2 mm Weight 22.48 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bare headed bust right.

  • Text: CORONATION OF KING EDWARD VIII
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: London shield in laurel branches.

  • Text: TO COMMEMORATE THE/ CORONATION/ OF. KING EDWARD VIII/ 1937/ 'BRITISH MADE'
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.624-2013
Primary reference Number: 200441
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Created: Monday 9 February 2015 Updated: Monday 15 January 2024 Last processed: Monday 15 January 2024

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Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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