Medal commemorating the 1937 Thames Barge Race

Medal commemorating the 1937 Thames Barge Race. Obverse: Busts of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth conjoined, both crowned, in coronation robes (left). Legend: 'CORONATION OF KING GEORGE VI & QUEEN ELIZABETH.' Inscription (right)' 12 MAY 1937'. Reverse: A Thames barge in full sail. Legend: 'THAMES SAILING BARGE RACE 1937.'

Object Details

ID: ZBA4275
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: medal
Display location: Not on display
Date made: 1937
People: King George VI; Queen Elizabeth, Consort of George VI
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 2 mm x 37 mm