Coronation medal, Elizabeth II 1953

Awarded to Captain Edmond Oswald Ormsby RCN. Obverse: Bust of Queen Elizabeth II crowned & robed (R). Reverse: Royal cypher surmounted by a crown. Legend: "QUEEN ELIZABETH II CROWNED 2ND JUNE 1953". Fitted with a ring & dark red ribbon, edged white & with two thin blue stripes down the centre. On bar with five others.

Object Details

ID: MED1857
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Coronation medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Thomas, Cecil
Date made: 1953
People: Ormsby, Edmond Oswald, Capt RCN, E
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: 36 mm