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Empire Day Medal. 1936.: CM.906-2000

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Empire Day Medal. 1936.

Maker(s)

Ruler: Edward VIII (1936)

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Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2000-11-20) by Allen Manheim, Julia, Mrs

Dating

Production date: AD 1936

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 32 mm Diameter 32 mm Weight 17.88 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bare headed bust of King Edward VIII, facing right.

  • Text: FOR GOD KING AND EMPIRE
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Female figure seated, extending hand with laurel leaves, Corinthian helmet at her feet.

  • Text: EMPIRE DAY MAY 24TH. (in exergue) BRITISH EMPIRE UNION
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.906-2000
Primary reference Number: 228269
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Thursday 29 August 2019 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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